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Baked Penne with Fennel (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

Baked Penne with Fennel (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

kosher salt
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
1/2 lb pancetta , trimmed of excess fat and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 28 - oz can whole plum tomatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream
12 oz penne
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 2 1/2 oz)
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (about 8 oz)
1 3/4 cups grated fontina cheese (about 6 oz)

Directions:

Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 450. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring, until the fat renders, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour off the fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan. Add the onion and fennel and cook until the fennel is soft, about 5 minutes. Crush the tomatoes into the pan with your hands, then pour in the juices from the can and bring to a simmer. Fill the empty can with 1/2 cup of the boiling water and add to the sauce. Stir in the cream and simmer while you cook the pasta.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente. Drain and add to the sauce. Stir in the basil and 1/2 cup parmesan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and toss.
Oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Layer the pasta, mozzarella, fontina and the remaining 1/2 cup parmesan in the dish, alternating pasta and cheese. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Bake, uncovered, until browned and bubbly, about 15 minutes.
Per serving: Calories 757; Fat 45 g (Saturated 22 g); Cholesterol 117 mg; Sodium 939 mg; Carbohydrate 56 g; Fiber 6 g; Protein 33 g
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	592.57 Kcal (2481 kJ)
Calories from fat	351.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.1g	60%
Cholesterol	98.29mg	33%
Sodium	1604.62mg	67%
Potassium	781.76mg	17%
Total Carbs	22.79g	8%
Sugars	8.27g	33%
Dietary Fiber	7.25g	29%
Protein	38.35g	77%
Vitamin C	18.3mg	31%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	820.2mg	82%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	153.38 Kcal (642 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.12g	60%
Cholesterol	25.44mg	33%
Sodium	415.34mg	67%
Potassium	202.35mg	17%
Total Carbs	5.9g	8%
Sugars	2.14g	33%
Dietary Fiber	1.88g	29%
Protein	9.93g	77%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	31%
Iron	0.5mg	11%
Calcium	212.3mg	82%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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