ANGEL HAIR WITH FENNEL PESTO
When the holiday excesses are over and the lights are low, the time comes for quiet, simple dinners. This light, lively pasta is a welcome relief from the weeks of heavy protein.
Provided by Monte Farber and Amy Zerner
Categories HarperCollins Pasta Vegetarian Fennel Tomato Currant White Wine Oregano Vegan Quick & Easy Dinner
Yield 4 servings as a main, 6 as a starter
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Dry-roast the fennel seeds in a heavy-duty sauce pot over medium-high heat, until they become slightly browned and give off a nutty aroma, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the crushed red pepper, and give a stir or two. Don't let the flakes burn.
- Add 4 tablespoons of the olive oil and the onion. Sauté until the onion begins to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chopped fennel. Sauté for another 5 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, wine, and salt, and stir. Cover, and transfer to the oven. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the fennel cores and outer layers in 6 quarts of salted water, and bring to a boil.
- Remove the pot from the oven (the vegetables should be thoroughly soft), and coarsely purée the sauce with an immersion blender. Add the currants, stir, return the pot to the stovetop over low to medium-low heat, and simmer, uncovered, for another 10 minutes. Meanwhile, make the garnish. Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the bread crumbs, fennel fronds, and oregano in a bowl, and toss to mix.
- When the water has come to a boil, remove and discard the fennel, and add the angel hair. Drain the pasta after about 1 minute, when it's just short of al dente, reserving 1 cup or so of the cooking water. Return the angel hair to the pot, and set it over medium heat. Add the fennel sauce to the pasta, and toss to incorporate. Add some of the reserved cooking water if needed to help incorporate the sauce and finish cooking the pasta. Serve in shallow bowls, topping each with a "halo" of garnish.
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HAHIJ GAMER
[email protected]This pasta dish was a disappointment. The fennel pesto was bland and lacked flavor. The angel hair pasta was overcooked and mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.
Abdii Abbas
[email protected]I absolutely loved this recipe! The fennel pesto was so flavorful and aromatic. The angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly and the dish came together quickly and easily. I will definitely be making this again and again!
Omar Hussein
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The fennel pesto was delicious and the angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!
puspa puri
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The fennel pesto was a unique and flavorful twist on the classic basil pesto. The angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly and the dish came together quickly and easily. We will definitely be making this again!
Bznnan a Bana
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The fennel pesto was flavorful and the angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!
rafi amin
[email protected]This pasta dish was a disappointment. The fennel pesto was bland and lacked flavor. The angel hair pasta was overcooked and mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.
Robert Deffely
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting pasta recipes, and this one definitely delivered! The fennel pesto was a unique and flavorful twist on the classic basil pesto. The angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly and the dish came together quickly and e
Kylee Wade
[email protected]This was my first time making fennel pesto and it turned out great! The flavors of the fennel, basil, and pine nuts came together perfectly. The angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly and the dish came together quickly and easily. I will definitely be
Ese Michael
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The fennel pesto was a unique and flavorful twist on the classic basil pesto. The angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly and the dish came together quickly and easily. We will definitely be making this again!
Atheep Atheep
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The fennel pesto was flavorful and the angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!
Madiha meymon
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The fennel pesto was flavorful and aromatic, and the angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Kensie Kasler
[email protected]This pasta dish was a disappointment. The fennel pesto was bland and lacked flavor. The angel hair pasta was overcooked and mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.
Md Sazzad Arifin
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The fennel pesto was delicious and the angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly. I added a bit of extra Parmesan cheese and it was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again!
Lil _Z
[email protected]I absolutely loved this recipe! The fennel pesto was so flavorful and aromatic. The angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly and the dish came together quickly and easily. I will definitely be making this again and again!
Rajan Aslami
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The fennel pesto was a unique and flavorful twist on the classic basil pesto. The angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly and the dish came together quickly and easily. We will definitely be making this again!
Lilly Gonzalez
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I'm glad I did! The fennel pesto was surprisingly delicious. It had a nice balance of flavors and wasn't overpowering. The pasta was also cooked perfectly. Overall, thi
Muhammad Usaim
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The fennel pesto was flavorful and aromatic, and the angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly. I added a bit of extra Parmesan cheese and it was the perfect finishing touch. Will definitely
Mahendra Birbikram
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting pasta recipes, and this one definitely delivered! The fennel pesto was a unique and flavorful twist on the classic basil pesto. The addition of lemon zest and red pepper flakes gave the dish a nice depth of fla
Shikat Das ShiKat Das
[email protected]This angel hair pasta with fennel pesto was a delightful dish! The flavors of the fennel, basil, and pine nuts came together perfectly, creating a pesto that was both aromatic and flavorful. The pasta was cooked al dente, providing a nice bite. Overa