ELBOW MACARONI WITH PINE NUTS, LEMON AND FENNEL
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- In a large bowl, add the vinegar and 1/2 cup of the oil. Add the pine nuts, olives, cherry pepper, capers and lemon zest. Toss the sliced fennel with the lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Combine the fennel with the dressing mixture. Add the fennel fronds and mint. Season with pepper. Let it sit while you cook the pasta.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse and pat dry on a sheet pan lined with a kitchen towel. In a large bowl, toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
- Add the pasta to the fennel mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the pasta with the cheese. Serve room temperature.
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Shima Siddiqe
ss15@hotmail.co.ukI'm not sure what went wrong, but my sauce turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much lemon juice.
Mi Jaynal
mi-jaynal64@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. I also like to add a handful of chopped sun-dried tomatoes for an extra burst of flavor.
ark Nelly
ark.n9@hotmail.co.ukI had a hard time finding fennel at my local grocery store. I ended up using celery instead, and it worked out just fine.
Mohammed Abdallah
am5@hotmail.comThis recipe is a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some additional spices or herbs to give it more flavor.
rashid khan 786
7-r5@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of fennel, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The lemon and pine nuts really helped to balance out the flavor of the fennel.
Gilbertoh Ronoh
r_gilbertoh40@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new and exciting pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of lemon, fennel, and pine nuts is really unique and delicious.
Md Mafia
m_mafia63@hotmail.comThis is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are just perfect.
Tamboh Karlsen
tk65@aol.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love the unique flavor combination.
Sataj Khan
k69@hotmail.frThis recipe is a great starting point, but I like to add my own personal touch. I often add a bit of red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.
David Stafford
d31@yahoo.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my sauce turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much lemon juice.
megan svane
megan@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. I also like to add a handful of chopped sun-dried tomatoes for an extra burst of flavor.
Sama Osama
sama_o72@yahoo.comI had a hard time finding fennel at my local grocery store. I ended up using celery instead, and it worked out just fine.
Faadumo Aadan
aadan@aol.comThis recipe is a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some additional spices or herbs to give it more flavor.
Hossain Showrov
s94@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon and pine nuts helped to balance out the flavor of the fennel.
Sheniah Hunter
sheniah@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of flavors is really unique and delicious.
Marty Hernandez
mhernandez@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The fennel and lemon really shine through in this dish.
Devil Doc (G)
d-d@gmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I often add a bit of chopped parsley or basil for an extra pop of flavor.
kittychu x
k60@gmail.comThis recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors of the lemon, fennel, and pine nuts complemented each other perfectly. The pasta was cooked al dente, and the sauce was light and flavorful.