Name: Pasta with Caramelized Sweet Potatoes and Kale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 -8 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked pasta (I used orecchiette); 4 tablespoons butter or olive oil, divided; 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper; half a medium red onion, sliced; 5 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 cups roughly-chopped kale leaves, tough stems removed; 1/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken or vegetable stock); 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (or traditional balsamic vinegar*); 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts; toppings: lots and lots of freshly-grated parmesan, chopped fresh basil (optional), diced cooked bacon (optional)