Fennel Pasta with Habanero

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the penne in plenty of salted water according to package instructions until al dente.

2. 2

   Clean the fennel, remove the stalk, and slice into very fine strips; finely mince the garlic and habanero (use gloves!).

3. 3

   Sauté the fennel in a pan over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown.

4. 4

   Add garlic and habanero and sauté for another 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Deglaze with vegetable broth, stir in the crème fraîche, and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Finely zest the lemon and stir it along with the grated Parmesan into the sauce.

7. 7

   Toss the cooked pasta directly in the pan with the sauce and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.