Thanksgiving Rigatoni Pasta Salad

Ingredients

For the Pasta Salad

• 1 pound rigatoni

• 1 pound sweet potatoes; chopped

• 1/2 pound bacon; chopped

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• Salt and pepper

• 1/2 cup dreid cranberries

• 1/2 cup walnuts

• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese

For the Dressing

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard

• 1 tablespoon honey

• Salt and pepper

Directions

1. On large baking sheet, add the sweet potatoes and the bacon. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 425 degree oven and cook for 25-30 minutes.

2. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

3. Add the roasted sweet potatoes, bacon, cranberries, walnuts, and goat cheese.

4. In a shaker combine all ingredients for the dressing. Pour dressing over the pasta salad and toss combine.