FARFALLE WITH FENNEL, CREAM AND HERBS

FARFALLE WITH FENNEL, CREAM AND HERBS image

Provided by Ellen Bales @Starwriter

Categories Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
2 - fennel bulbs, fronds chopped, stalks discarded, bulbs halved, cored, and sliced thin
8 - scallions, white parts minced, green parts sliced thin
- salt and pepper
2 cup(s) heavy cream
1 pound(s) farfalle
1/4 cup(s) minced fresh tarragon or mint

Steps:

In a large non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the fennel bulbs and 1/2 tsp. salt. Cook until soft and golden, about 20 minutes.
Stir in the scallion white parts and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cream and simmer about 8 minutes, until thickened.
While fennel bulbs are cooking, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the pasta and 1 Tbsp. salt. Cook, stirring often, until al dente, about 6 to 7 minutes.
Reserve about 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain pasta and return it to the pot. Add the sauce, fennel fronds, scallion greens, and tarragon (or mint); toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add reserved cooking water to adjust consistency as needed. Serve hot.