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Baby Shell Pasta Salad With Kalamata Olives and Roasted Fennel Recipe

Baby Shell Pasta Salad With Kalamata Olives and Roasted Fennel Recipe

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Baby Shell Pasta Salad With Kalamata Olives and Roasted Fennel

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb small shell pasta, uncooked
1 1/2 cups fennel bulbs, cut in half lengthwise
2 medium onions or 1 large onion
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup fresh plum tomato, diced (do nto use canned for this recipe)
3/4-1 cup kalamata olive (more if desired)
1/2 cup assorted fresh herb, finely chopped ( any kind you desire, i like to include basil with the herbs)
3 -4 garlic cloves, with the peel on (leave whole )
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tbsp barbecue sauce (any flavor desired )
2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup romano cheese, grated or shredded
dried chili pepper flakes ( any amount for sprinkling)

Directions:

Cook the pasta until eldente (don't over cook); drain, and rinse with cold water; set aside.
Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
Toss the 3-4 cloves (or more if desired) of whole unpeeled garlic with the fennel and the sliced onions with the 3 Tbsp olive oil OR vegetable oil; spread on a small greased cookie sheet or baking pan, and roast in the oven until lightly browned and tender (approx 20-30 minutes).
Remove from oven; set aside the fennel and onion.
In a bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, barbecue sauce and lime juice with salt and pepper to taste.
Squeeze the baked garlic out of it's peel, and add whisk into the dressing.
Dice the baked onions, fennel and the tomatoes; add to the cooked pasta shells.
Add the olives, fresh herbs and the dressing mix; toss everything well to coat.
Cover and chill for 1 or more hours to blend the flavors.
Before serving, sprinkle with the Romano or Parmesan cheese, and the crushed chili peppers.
***NOTE:if desired 2-3 Tbsp grated Romano or Parmesan cheese may be mixed into the salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	421.13 Kcal (1763 kJ)
Calories from fat	255.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.35g	44%
Cholesterol	35.2mg	12%
Sodium	488.66mg	20%
Potassium	268.59mg	6%
Total Carbs	31.72g	11%
Sugars	5.98g	24%
Dietary Fiber	2.03g	8%
Protein	7.96g	16%
Vitamin C	10mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	17.1mg	95%
Calcium	135.8mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	154.85 Kcal (648 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.43g	44%
Cholesterol	12.94mg	12%
Sodium	179.68mg	20%
Potassium	98.76mg	6%
Total Carbs	11.66g	11%
Sugars	2.2g	24%
Dietary Fiber	0.75g	8%
Protein	2.93g	16%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	13%
Iron	6.3mg	95%
Calcium	49.9mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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