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Ingredients
- 4 ounces pancetta, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large sweet potato (about 1 pound) peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1â4 cup butter
- 1â3 cup bread crumbs
- 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, stems trimmed, finely chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon, finely grated
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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