i used the bread crumbs but they were way too much. recipe would have been great without them.....
Spaghetti with Oven-Roasted Tomatoes and Caramelized Fennel
This recipe was shared with us by a New York City-based opera singer and creative home cook.
1 lb. plum tomatoes
4 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. sugar
Kosher salt and freshly
ground black pepper
1 bulb fennel, cut into matchsticks
1 red onion, sliced
3 fresno chiles, finely chopped
1⁄2 lb. spaghetti
2 tbsp. finely chopped
flat-leaf parsley
Bottarga (optional)
1 cup toasted bread crumbs
1. Heat oven to 250˚. Core and halve tomatoes lengthwise; scoop out seeds. In a bowl, combine tomatoes, 1 tbsp. oil, sugar, salt, and pepper; toss. Arrange tomatoes, cut side down, on a parchment paper–lined baking sheet; roast until very soft, about 3 hours.
2. Heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat. Add fennel; brown for 10 minutes. Add onion; cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Add chiles; cook for 2 minutes. Chop and add tomatoes; set skillet aside.
3. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 8 minutes. Strain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Add pasta and its water to tomato mixture; toss. Put skillet over high heat; add parsley and remaining oil; cook for 2–3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with grated bottarga and bread crumbs.
SERVES 2
