Bow Ties with Sweet Potatoes and Canadian Bacon

Ingredients

• 1 sweet potato (about 1/2 pound), peeled, cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 onion, halved and cut into thin slices
• ¼ cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• ½ pound Canadian bacon, diced
• + 3 more ingredients
• • 1 ½ cups canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (one 16-ounce can)
  • ¾ pound bow ties
  • ¹/₈ teaspoon cayenne

1. In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and sweet potato and toss to coat with the oil. Add the water, cover, and cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sage, cayenne, salt, and tomatoes. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the s...

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