3 pasta braised fennel Recipes

virgin olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic, fresh minced, fennel, trimmed and thinly sliced, chicken broth (or vegetable broth or white wine), salt & pepper, fresh marjoram , use oregano if you prefer it (substitute with 1 tsp dried), balsamic vinegar (tarragon vinegar is good too)

extra virgin olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, onion, thinly sliced, salt, fennel bulb, bulb trimmed,halved,and thinly sliced (about 1 lb, fronds removed, minced, and 1 tbsp reserved), garlic, finely minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tsp), balsamic vinegar, crushed hot red pepper flakes, freshly ground black pepper, spaghetti, bright lights chard leaves or 1 lb rainbow chard leaves, stems trimmed and leaves thoroughly washed and coarsely chopped, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus more for passing at table