Fennel Peas Pasta

Ingredients:

• Fennel bulb – 1 – chopped finely
• Frozen or fresh peas – 1 cup
• Penne Pasta – 2 cups – start cooking  the pasta in 5  cups of water when the sautéed vegetables are cooked half way,  do not drain the water and let it remain in the warm water when done.
• Garam Masala – 2 tsp
• Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Oil – 1 tbsp..
• Fennel frond – 1 tbsp. – chopped finely

Method:

• Heat oil in a pan in medium heat.
• Add chopped fennel bulb and sauté till translucent.
• Add peas and cook for 10 minutes
• Add garam masala, turmeric and salt to taste.  When the spices separate from the oil turn the heat to low.
• Using a strainer ladle take the pasta out and add to the pan of sautéed vegetables and mix well, let it cook for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle the fennel frond on top and serve hot (parmesan cheese is optional).

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