Pasta with Fennel and Guanciale

Pasta with fennel and guanciale is a first course with a simple yet flavorful sauce.

To make this recipe, I browned the guanciale in a pan, then added the fennel. Once the pasta was cooked, I tossed it with the sauce.

In just a few minutes and with simple ingredients, I created an appetizing dish with a unique flavor.

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Pasta with Fennel and Guanciale
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 2People
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop

Ingredients

  • 7 oz pasta
  • 1 fennel
  • 3 slices guanciale
  • to taste dried oregano
  • to taste onion
  • to taste extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste salt

Steps

  • To make the pasta with fennel and guanciale, wash and clean the fennel, then slice it into strips.

  • In a pan, pour a swirl of extra virgin olive oil, chopped onion, and desired amount of crushed chili pepper. Heat over low flame.

  • Then add the guanciale cut into strips or cubes and let it brown.

  • Finally, add the fennel and oregano, continue cooking over high flame to get crunchy fennel. If you prefer soft fennel, continue cooking for a few more minutes adding a splash of water.

  • Cook the pasta in plenty of salted boiling water; once cooked (preferably al dente) drain it, pour it into the pan with the sauce, and toss for a few minutes on the heat.

  • Remove the pan from the heat and serve, optionally with grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese. Enjoy your meal!

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    Pasta with Fennel and Guanciale
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