Penne with Sweet Potatoes and Fennel

Show: Quick Fix Meals with Robin MillerEpisode: Turkey Call

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Cook Time:
18 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 18 min
Total:: 28 min

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Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 fennel bulb, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup milk (regular or lowfat)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups leftover roasted sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Keep warm.

Meanwhile, melt butter and olive oil together in a large skillet over medium heat. Add fennel, rosemary and sugar and cook 10 minutes, until fennel is tender and golden brown. Stir in the sweet potatoes.

Whisk together chicken broth, milk, and flour. Gradually add to skillet and simmer 3 minutes, until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Add the pasta and stir to coat. Stir in Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper and cook until heated through, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes.

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recipe Penne with Sweet Potatoes and Fennel
Ashley Spokane, WA 11-29-2009
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Bad recipe
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

This is a terrible recipe. The dish turned out monotone and flat. There is no depth of flavor. I am currently doctoring it... with some additional seasoning and much more Parmesan. I wish I had some pancetta on hand because I think that would improve it greatly. I was looking for something to do with the leftover sweet potatoes... Hopefully, I find something else next year.Read more
recipe Penne with Sweet Potatoes and Fennel
JACKIE Patrick AFB, FL 05-08-2008
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Awful
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

This was absolutely the worst recipe I've ever tried! What a waste of ingredients. I should have known that the combination... didn't jive! Beware of this recipeRead more
recipe Penne with Sweet Potatoes and Fennel
Keatty Roseville, CA 04-23-2008
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Guilt-free pasta
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The flavor of the fennel goes well with the sweet potatoes and rosemary and not too overpowering. This is a creamy pasta... entree that's also healthy.Read more
recipe Penne with Sweet Potatoes and Fennel
Bridget Doylestown, PA 11-27-2007
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Creative Idea
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I liked this idea. I did not follow the recipe exactly (adjusted it based on other user feedback and what I had on hand) but... I liked the way it turned out, the combination of flavors and thought it was a very creative use for leftover sweet potatoes.Read more
recipe Penne with Sweet Potatoes and Fennel
Jennifer West Hollywood, CA 03-13-2007
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pretty good...
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Not outstanding, but decent. Don't think I'd make it again.
recipe Penne with Sweet Potatoes and Fennel
Anonymous 03-06-2007
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Good if you like Sweet
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This pasta was pretty good; all my dinner guests seemed to like it. However, you definitely have to be up for a sweet pasta... dish.Read more