Best 8 Pasta With Fennel And Onions Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and flavorful pasta dish, then pasta with fennel and onions is the perfect choice. This easy-to-make recipe is packed full of flavor, thanks to the sweet and aromatic fennel and the sharp and tangy onions. The fennel and onions are cooked together until they are soft and caramelized, then tossed with cooked pasta and a simple sauce made with olive oil, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. The result is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual lunch.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ONE-POT FENNEL AND SAUSAGE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Fennel And Sausage Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: hot italian sausage, large onion, garlic, fennel bulb, dried oregano, salt, pepper, tomato paste, canned chopped tomato, orecchiette pasta, shaved paresan cheese, mozzarella pearl

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb hot italian sausage
1 large onion, sliced thin
5 cloves garlic, sliced
1 fennel bulb, sliced thin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
6 oz tomato paste
14 ½ oz canned chopped tomato
1 lb orecchiette pasta, cooked
½ cup shaved paresan cheese
1 cup mozzarella pearl

Steps:

  • Add the sausage to a large pot on medium high. Cook until browned. Remove temporarily from the pot.
  • Add sliced fennel, onion, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook until the onions and fennel are golden and caramelized.
  • Add the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, and meat. Stir and cook until the tomato paste has darkened and is aromatic.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Add the cooked pasta, the grated parmesan, and the mozzarella pearls. Stir until well combined and heated through.
  • Garnish with fennel fronds, (the green leaves of the fennel bulb).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 8 grams

3-INGREDIENT ORECCHIETTE WITH SAUSAGE AND FENNEL



3-Ingredient Orecchiette with Sausage and Fennel image

Be sure to add the sausage just before the last toss to maintain all those delicious crispy bits.

Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     3-Ingredient Recipes     Sausage     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Fennel     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces orecchiette or other short pasta
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 fennel bulb (about 12 ounces), cored, thinly sliced, fronds chopped and reserved
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook sausage, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through and browned and crispy in spots, 6-8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate.
  • Add sliced fennel to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fennel begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook, adding 1/4 cup water to skillet as bottom begins to brown (you may need to do this a few times), until soft and caramelized, 10-15 minutes more.
  • Add pasta and reserved pasta cooking liquid to skillet and cook, tossing to coat, until liquid has reduced to a creamy sauce, about 4 minutes. Add sausage and fennel fronds, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.

BRAISED FENNEL AND ONION PASTA SAUCE



Braised Fennel and Onion Pasta Sauce image

Fennel is a delightful veggie tasting like licorice. If you use this over pasta you may want to thin it a bit with a bit of the pasta water. It is equally lovely as a side dish

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup virgin olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, fresh minced
1 1/2 lbs fennel, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/2 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth or white wine)
salt & pepper
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, use oregano if you prefer it (substitute with 1 tsp dried)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (tarragon vinegar is good too)

Steps:

  • To prepare the fennel trim the feathery leaves and the ouside hollow stalks (chop the fronds for garnish or dry for seasoning).
  • You are now left with the fennel bulb.
  • Next trim off the hard bottom and cut a thin slice off one side of the fennel.
  • Lay it on the flat side and cut into thin slices.
  • Pour the oil in a skillet that has a lid.
  • Over medium heat saute the onion and cook until translucent about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and fennel cook stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
  • Add liquid, (not the vinegar) salt& pepper, cover and cook over medium low heat until the fennel is just tender.
  • About 10 minutes.
  • If the mixture is quite wet cook longer with the lid removed.
  • Stir in the herb& vinegar and adjust seasoning.
  • Serve over pasta or as a side vegetable dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.9, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 185.7, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 2.4, Protein 3.5

GOOD FENNELS PASTA



Good Fennels Pasta image

I make this one to watch with Good Fellas. Shave the garlic nice and thin, like Pauly, but don't use a razor blade like he does in the movie. A sharp knife is fine.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound bucatini pasta (hollow fat spaghetti)
Salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage
4 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
1 bulb fennel, trimmed, quartered and core cut away, very thinly sliced
1 small yellow onion, very thinly sliced
2 cubanelle peppers, seeded and very thinly sliced
Pepper
1 cup dry white wine or stock, eyeball it
1 (28-ounce) can crushed San Marzano (Italian imported) tomatoes
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus some to pass at table
1 cup basil, 20 leaves, shredded or torn
Crusty bread, for mopping

Steps:

  • Place a large pot of water on to boil for pasta. Salt water and add bucatini and cook to al dente.
  • While water comes to boil and pasta cooks, make the sauce. Heat a large, deep nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan. Add sausage to the skillet and break up the sausage into small bits. Brown sausage all over then transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Return pan to heat and add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, the garlic, fennel, onions and peppers. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper. Cook, turning frequently, 7 to 8 minutes until tender but do not allow the fennel and onions to brown ¿ reduce heat a bit if they begin to. Add the wine or stock next and reduce 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and the sausage. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until pasta is done.
  • Drain the pasta very well and add to the sauce. Sprinkle the pasta with 1/2 cup cheese, a couple of handfuls, then toss pasta with thick sauce to combine. Transfer pasta to a large shallow platter and cover with the pasta with basil leaves. Serve with extra cheese and pass crusty bread at the table to mop up the plates.

PASTA WITH FENNEL AND ONIONS



Pasta with Fennel and Onions image

We took a cooking class and this is the recipe that we learned. We LOVE it! The fennel gives the flavor palette a unique twist. We combine it with Allrecipes' Grilled Sausage with Pepperonatta for a family-style feast!

Provided by cookinwithmom

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large fennel bulbs
2 onions
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup white wine
1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 lemons, juiced
¼ cup pine nuts
1 cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Trim fennel bulbs, cut in half lengthwise, and remove tough cores. Thinly slice fennel bulb halves lengthwise. Peel onions, slice in half lengthwise, and thinly slice onions lengthwise.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir fennel and onions until onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Pour in white wine, turn heat up to medium-high, and cook, stirring often, until the wine has nearly evaporated and fennel and onions begin to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain and keep warm. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  • Stir tomatoes into the fennel mixture and cook until the tomatoes soften, about 3 minutes. Mix lemon juice and pine nuts into the vegetables.
  • Stir linguine into the fennel mixture and mix in reserved pasta water. Cook pasta and vegetables over high heat, stirring until hot and thoroughly combined, about 2 minutes. Serve in a large serving bowl topped with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.2 g, Cholesterol 7.2 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 235.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

PASTA WITH GARLIC, FENNEL AND ROASTED RED PEPPER



Pasta with Garlic, Fennel and Roasted Red Pepper image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large cloves garlic, sliced thin
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced fennel
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 pound penne, cooked and drained
Snipped fennel fronds
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet cook the garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until golden. Add the fennel, red pepper, dried red pepper and salt to taste and cook the vegetables, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the broth, cover and steam over moderately high heat for 3 minutes, or until tender. Add the drained pasta and fennel fronds and toss to heat. Transfer to a serving dish and serve with parmesan cheese.

PASTA SALAD WITH OLIVES, ROASTED FENNEL AND ONIONS



Pasta Salad With Olives, Roasted Fennel and Onions image

Make and share this Pasta Salad With Olives, Roasted Fennel and Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb small shell pasta, cooked,rinsed with cold water and set aside
1 1/2 cups fennel bulbs, cut in half lengthwise
1 large sweet onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup plum tomato, diced
3/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup fresh dill or 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, unpeeled (for roasting with fennel and onion)
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil or 1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
romano cheese, grated
crushed red chili pepper

Steps:

  • Toss garlic, fennel and onion with 2 teaspoons olive oil and spread out evenly on a cookie sheet.
  • Roast at 375°F until lightly browned and tender, approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Set aside the fennel and onion.
  • In a bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, barbecue sauce and lime juice.
  • Squeeze the roasted garlic out of its peel, dice and whisk into dressing.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Dice the onion, fennel and tomatoes and add to the cooled pasta.
  • Add the olives, herbs, and dressing and toss.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
  • To serve, sprinkle with Romano cheese and crushed red chili peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.2, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 188.1, Carbohydrate 68, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 7.4, Protein 11.1

PASTA WITH CREAMY FENNEL SAUCE



Pasta with Creamy Fennel Sauce image

When pureeing fennel one day, I realized its velvety texture would make for a creamy, delicious pasta sauce-without all the guilt. My experiment worked, and now I enjoy this good-for-you pasta sauce all the time. -Deb Schwab, Moraga, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large fennel bulbs
1 medium potato
1 shallot
2 garlic cloves
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 packages (10 ounces each) fresh butternut squash ravioli
Additional grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Chop enough fennel fronds to measure 1 tablespoon; reserve, discarding the rest of the tops or saving for another use. Core and slice fennel bulbs. Peel and cube potato. Slice shallot; smash garlic cloves and peel., Place vegetables, milk and broth in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, 25-30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid; cool slightly. Stir in reserved cooking liquid, cream cheese, Parmesan, salt and pepper., Process in a blender or food processor until pureed. Return to Dutch oven. Stir in parsley and reserved fennel fronds; keep warm., Cook ravioli according to package directions. Drain. Toss with sauce. If desired, top with additional Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Additional Recommendations

  • Enhance the recipe with a pop of color and added nutrients by incorporating thinly shaved fennel fronds. These vibrant green strands deliver a delightful anise-like aroma and a pleasantly crisp texture.
  • For a more satisfying meal, consider adding a protein of choice. Cooked shrimp, roasted chicken, or crispy tofu are excellent options to pair with the aromatic fennel and onions.
  • Experiment with various types of cheeses to create a unique and flavorful dish. Grated Parmesan, crumbled goat cheese, or creamy ricotta are all fantastic options.
  • Enhance the depth of the dish by adding a touch of white wine before incorporating the cream. The acidity of the wine will balance the richness of the cream, resulting in a harmonious and complex taste profile.
  • If you're a fan of spicy food, feel free to add a pinch of red chili flakes or a drizzle of chili oil to the recipe. This touch of heat will create a delightful contrast to the creamy and aromatic flavors.

Conclusion

In summary, this delectable recipe for Pasta with Fenne and Onions is a culinary masterpiece that strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication. The aromatic flavors of the fennel and onions, combined with the velvety cream and rich Parmesan, create a harmonious and indulgent symphony of taste. This dish is not only visually appealing but also versatile, allowing for customization with various additional ingredients. Try it out, savor its exquisite flavors, and let it become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

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