"A fennel pasta for people who think they don’t like fennel...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 large fennel bulbs with fronds (about 3 lb. total)
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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more
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1 tsp. sugar
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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3 oil-packed anchovy fillets
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½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
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12 oz. gemelli, fusilli, or other medium pasta
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1 oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about ½ cup)
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2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
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1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
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2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice