1 large sweet potato

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

2 teaspoons olive oil

2 teaspoons margarine

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

6 ounces spinach pasta, fresh

1.
Prick the sweet potato in several places, place on a paper towl, and microwave until tender, 8 to 9 minutes, turning half-way through cooking time.
Let stand until cool enough to handle, then slip off skin.

2.
Put a large pot of water on to boil.
Pre-heat broiler and spary, or lightly oil, a baking sheet.
Cut potato crosswise into 1/2 inchslices andplace on prepared sheet.

3.
In a small saucepan, combine sugar, oil, butter and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
Reserve about 2 tablespoons of sauce. Brush remaining sauce over potato slices, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and broil until slightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes.

4.
Cook fettucine according to package directions, drain well, and toss with reserved sauce.
Mound pasta on serving plates and top with potato slices.