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Carrot and Fennel Pasta


Carrot and Fennel Pasta

About this Recipe:

You can make this healthy and easy pasta anytime of the year but it is the best for cold winter days.


Main Ingredients:

Spaghetti: 500 gr
Oil: 2-4 tbsp
Carrot: 2 cups, finely julienned
Fennel stalk: 3 cups, chopped
Fennel tops: 4 tbsp, chopped
Fennel seed: 1 tbsp
Lemon juice: 2 tbsp
Ginger: 1 tbsp
Pecan: 1/2 cup
Black pepper
Salt


Directions:

1. Saute carrots, fennel stalk and fennel tops with oil for a few minutes.

2. Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer on medium heat until tender. Stir occasionally.

3. Add ginger, fennel seeds and pecan and mix well.

4. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.

5. Mix pasta with some olive oil and serve with the carrot mixture.

Published on May 23, 2010
Herbs & Spices in this Recipe:

Ginger
Ginger
Fennel Seed
Fennel Seed
Black Pepper
Black Pepper

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Servings
 
4
Easiness
 
Intermediate
Prep Time
 
10 min
Cook Time
 
1 hr
Ready in
 
70 min
Rating
 
Average rating: 4.02

Nutrition Facts
% Daily Value

Calories
  459
Fat  25.1 g
39 %

Fiber  7.7 g
31 %

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
135 %
23 %
  Calcium
  Iron
8 %
17 %



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