Ingredients

  • 1 package penne past (or any other will do)
  • 1 Fennel bulb- cut into thin strips
  • 3 shallots- minced
  • 3 garlic cloves - minced
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 green pepper- diced
  • 1/2 red pepper - diced
  • Olive oil for sauteeing
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

Method

  • Slice fennel into thin slices and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a sautee pan, add the shallots,sautee just until shallots are transparent. Add the garlic and sautee about 1-2 mintutes. Make sure not to let it burn.
  • Add the fennel slices, green and red pepper. Sautee until soft and very aromatic.
  • Add mushrooms, cook just until the mushrooms start to give off their liquid.
  • Season to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Prepare the pasta according to the instructions on the package, or just until "Al Dente" (almost done).
  • Drain pasta- do not rinse in cold water.
  • Place pasta in a big bowl, pour fennel mixture on top of the pasta and lightly mix.
  • Serve in shallow bowls, garnish with chopped cilantro.