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!

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Servings4
Pasta with Pan Roasted Fennel, Potato & Onion
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Pasta with Pan Roasted Fennel, Potato & Onion

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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