Penne With Sweet Potato and Green Apple Saute

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion
• thinly sliced
• 1 large sweet potato
• peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
• 1 large granny smith apple
• cored and thinly sliced
• 14 cup chopped golden raisin
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lb penne
• 14 cup chopped pecans
• toasted

Instructions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a big skillet over moderate heat; add in the onion and sweet potato; cook, covered, until the potato softens, about 8-10 minutes.
2. Add in the apple, raisins, and salt/pepper to taste; cook 3-5 minutes or until the apple softens; keep warm over low heat.
3. Cook the penne in a large pot of salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
4. When the pasta is cooked, drain and place in a large serving bowl.
5. Add the sweet potato and apple mixture and the remaining olive oil; toss gently to combine.
6. Garnish with the pecans and serve immediately.