Spicy Spaghetti With Fennel And Herbs Recipe

Name: Spicy Spaghetti With Fennel And Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3-ounce package pancetta (Italian bacon), chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 large red jalapeno chiles, seeded, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup); 2 large fennel bulbs, stalks trimmed, cut into thin wedges with some core attached; 1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth; 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 11/2 teaspoons crushed fennel seeds; 1 pound spaghetti; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 cups finely grated Pecorino Romano or Pecorino Toscano cheese, divided

Servings: persons

1 3-ounce package pancetta (Italian bacon), chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 large red jalapeno chiles, seeded, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
2 large fennel bulbs, stalks trimmed, cut into thin wedges with some core attached
1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
11/2 teaspoons crushed fennel seeds
1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups finely grated Pecorino Romano or Pecorino Toscano cheese, divided

1
Saute pancetta in large skillet over medium heat until pancetta is golden. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels. Add 1 tablespoon oil to drippings in skillet. Add garlic and chiles; saute over medium heat 1 minute. Add fennel; cook until beginning to soften, 5 minutes. Mix in broth, 2 tablespoons parsley, lemon juice, and fennel seeds. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until fennel is very tender, 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.
2
Cook pasta until tender; drain. Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot.
3
Uncover skillet with fennel mixture and return to high heat. Cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 4 minutes. Add fennel to pasta. Stir in 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 cup cheese, and pancetta. Add cooking liquid by 1/4 cupfuls if dry. Toss pasta; transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons parsley over. Serve with cheese.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3-ounce package pancetta (Italian bacon), chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 large red jalapeno chiles, seeded, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup), and more.

Yes, Spicy Spaghetti With Fennel And Herbs falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Spaghetti With Fennel And Herbs

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