Sausage and Sweet Potato Pasta

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Place the sausage on a large rimmed baking sheet and break apart into large pieces, about 1-inch.
3. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into ½ -inch pieces. Toss the potatoes with half of the olive oil, dried basil, Kosher salt, and black pepper. Add to sausage on the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
4. While the sausage is roasting, cut the red bell pepper into 1-inch chunks. Toss with, onion, minced garlic, and remaining olive oil & seasonings.
5. Add the bell pepper mixture to the pan and continue to bake for an additional 10-14 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sausage is cooked through.
6. While sausage and veggies are roasting, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain well. Do not rinse.
7. Place the pasta back into the pot and add the cooked sausage, vegetables, and any juices on the pan. Stir well to combine.
8. Add 3 tablespoons of pasta water, parmesan cheese, arugula, lemon zest, chili flakes, and stir. Add more pasta water if need. Season with additional salt & pepper to taste.