Pasta with Pan Roasted Fennel, Potato & Onion
What happens when tangy ranch meets hearty red potatoes and perfectly prepped pasta? This savory creation scores **Lisa K.** a victory. Try it and see why!


Ingredients(6)
extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons
fennel bulb with fronds, quartered lengthwise, cored and thinly sliced (fronds reserved for garnish)
1
sweet onion, halved, thinly sliced
1
baby red potatoes, halved
8 ounces
2 tablespoons
chickpea fusilli or your favorite pasta
8 ounces
For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.
Steps(4)
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add fennel and onion; cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened.
- 2
Cook potatoes for 3 to 4 minutes in a large pot of boiling water. When potatoes are ready, using a slotted spoon, transfer them to the skillet along with ½ cup of the boiling water and the Ranch seasoning; cook, covered, stirring occasionally until potatoes are tender about 10 minutes more.
- 3
Add pasta to boiling potato water. Reduce heat and cook according to package directions. Drain pasta, reserving ½ cup of water.
- 4
Toss pasta in skillet with vegetables adding additional reserved water, if needed. Garnish with fennel fronds.
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