A flavorful and aromatic pasta dish that combines the unique taste of fennel with the classic comfort of spaghetti.
Fennel Spaghetti
A flavorful and aromatic pasta dish that combines the unique taste of fennel with the classic comfort of spaghetti.
Ingredients
- 100 grams spaghetti uncooked
- 1 bulb fennel thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes to taste
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the thinly sliced fennel to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the fennel and stir to combine.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat with the fennel mixture.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and fennel fronds if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 15gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg
