Pasta with Roasted Fennel and Tomatoes
- 2 large fennel bulbs (about 1 3/4 pounds total), tops trimmed, bulbs halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 4 cups canned diced Italian-style tomatoes in juice (about two 14 1/2- to 16-ounce cans)
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch of sugar
- 12 ounces spaghettini
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Arrange fennel halves cut side down in 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish.
- Drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil.
- Roast until fennel is light brown and tender, about 45 minutes.
- Cool.
- Cut fennel into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and garlic and saute until onions are tender, about 6 minutes.
- Add tomatoes with juice, oregano and sugar; bring to boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until thickened to sauce consistency, about 6 minutes.
- Add fennel and simmer 5 minutes longer.
- Season sauce with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghettini in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
- Drain.
- Return pasta to same pot.
- Add sauce to pasta; toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to large bowl.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.
fennel bulbs, olive oil, onions, garlic, italianstyle tomatoes, oregano, sugar, spaghettini, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pasta-with-roasted-fennel-and-tomatoes-4681 (may not work)