Spicy Spaghetti with Fennel and Herbs

Ingredients for Spicy Spaghetti with Fennel and Herbs

• 1 90g package pancetta (Italian bacon), chopped

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 3 garlic cloves, chopped

• 2 large red jalapeño chillies, seeded, finely chopped (about 60ml )

• 2 large fennel bulbs, stalks trimmed, cut into thin wedges with some core attached

• 350ml low-salt chicken broth

• 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 5 1/2 teaspoons crushed fennel seeds

• 450g spaghetti

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 350ml finely grated Pecorino Romano or Pecorino Toscano cheese, divided

Sauté pancetta in large skillet over medium heat until pancetta is golden. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels. Add 1 tablespoon oil to drippings in skillet. Add garlic and chillies; sauté over medium heat 1 minute. Add fennel; cook until beginning to soften, 5 minutes. Mix in broth, 2 tablespoons parsley, lemon juice, and fennel seeds. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until fennel is very tender, 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook pasta until tender; drain. Reserve 240ml cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot.

Uncover skillet with fennel mixture and return to high heat. Cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 4 minutes. Add fennel to pasta. Stir in 2 tablespoons oil, 120ml cheese, and pancetta. Add cooking liquid by 60ml fuls if dry. Toss pasta; transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons parsley over. Serve with cheese.

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