FETTUCCINE WITH PANCETTA AND FENNEL

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Categories     Milk/Cream     Dairy     Pasta     Pork     Dinner     Parmesan     Fennel     Fall     Winter     Noodle     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, cut into matchstick-size strips
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 large fennel bulbs, fronds chopped, bulbs cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 cup whipping cream
1 pound fettuccine
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pancetta and garlic; sauté until garlic is pale golden, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup chopped fennel fronds, fennel wedges, fennel seeds and crushed red pepper. Cover and cook until fennel wedges are soft, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Add cream; cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook fettuccine in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Toss pasta with fennel mixture and enough reserved cooking water to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing Parmesan cheese separately.

Bad Mr. Abu
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This recipe is definitely a keeper. I will be making it again and again.


Pat Versluis
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I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. It added a nice depth of flavor.


Abid Sandhu
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's sure to be a conversation starter.


MasonAndLogan's GreatestLife
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I'm always looking for new fettuccine recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make.


hein thant zin
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Regis Sankulen
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pancetta. I always have some in the fridge, so this is a go-to dish for me.


Nawab Gujjar
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I'm not a fan of pancetta, so I substituted bacon instead. It was still very good.


Checkers Jarjar
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and flavorful, but still easy to make.


Miguel
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I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce for a little extra flavor. It was delicious!


Asharif saab Asharif saab
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I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. The flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


edi x legend
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Taryn Mitchell
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I love the combination of pancetta and fennel in this dish. It's a unique and delicious way to enjoy fettuccine.


Rooh Allah
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The prep work is minimal and the dish comes together in no time.


moni kosturi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pancetta and fennel added a nice crunch.


Sayyed Qasim
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This fettuccine dish was a hit with my family! The pancetta and fennel added such a unique and flavorful twist to the classic pasta dish.