Chilli and Basil Pasta with Chargrilled Fennel

Vegetarian spaghetti dish featuring chargrilled fennel bulbs, a spicy harissa and red wine sauce, and fresh aromatic basil leaves.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 612.4 kcals 612.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 65.2 grams 65.2 grams
Fat 30.5 grams 30.5 grams
Protein 14.8 grams 14.8 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
0.5
tsp
GrainsCereals
110
g
Spaghetti
fresh
Liquids
6
tbsp
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
handful
Basil
leaves, torn
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
divided use
Vegetables
1
bulb
Fennel
sliced into 1.25 cm slices
0.5
piece
Onion
finely chopped

Steps

  • Cook spaghetti in boiling water, then drain and keep warm.
  • Drizzle fennel slices with 15 ml of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Fry the fennel in a hot griddle pan for 4 to 6 minutes until softened.
  • Heat 15 ml of oil in a pan and fry the onion until soft.
  • Add crushed garlic and cook for one minute.
  • Add harissa and wine, reducing to approximately 45 ml of liquid over medium heat.
  • Stir the spaghetti and torn basil leaves through the sauce.
  • Serve the pasta on a bed of the griddled fennel.