Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis Kale Pesto Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 cup torn kale leaves (no stems)
• 1 small garlic clove, peeled
• 1 Tbsp. chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese + more for serving
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 box gluten free linguini (or regular if you are not gluten free)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Sliced almonds, for serving