Cavolo Nero & Walnut Gigli
Feeds: 2
10 minutes
Gigli
Herby Lemon, Fennel, Pea and Feta Gigli
This vibrant Lemon Fennel Gigli Pasta is a delightful dish featuring tender pasta tossed with fresh herbs, crumbled feta, and a zesty lemon dressing. The combination of garlic, fennel, and peas creates a refreshing flavor profile that's perfect for any occasion.
Caitlin Fitzpatrick
Feeds: 4
Ingredients
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450 g Northern Pasta Co Gigli
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3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
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1 tsp fennel seeds
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½ tsp chilli flakes
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1 large fennel bulb
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200 g frozen peas, defrosted
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1-2 lemons, zest and juice
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30 g fresh herbs (mint, basil, dill)
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200 g feta, crumbled
Method
1
Put a large pan of salted water on to boil, and cook the gigli for 4 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse well in cold water to get rid of excess starch.
2
Heat the olive oil in a small frying pan on a medium heat. Add the garlic, fennel seeds and chilli flakes and cook for 2-3 minutes until the garlic is golden and fragrant.
3
Pick the fronds from the fennel and add to a large bowl. Cut off the tough base and then slice as thinly as you can, or use a mandoline.
4
Add the fennel slices to the large bowl, along with the peas, zest and juice of 1 lemon, cooked pasta, garlic oil, fresh herbs, feta and plenty of salt and pepper.
5
Taste adding more lemon zest, juice and salt if you feel it needs it.
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