Instructions

For the Pesto:

1. Add all ingredients for the pesto into a food processor and blend until smooth
2. Set aside

For the Pasta:

1. Prepare pasta as directed or al dente (note: only add half the amount of salt listed to the pasta water as the olive pesto will give this dish enough salty flavor)
2. During the last 5 minutes before the pasta is done, in a large frying pan add EVOO and heat over high heat
3. Add Fennel and sauté 1-2 minutes
4. Add in half of the Orange Zest
5. Add Orange Juice and pinch of Pepper
6. Add half of the Pesto and a bit of the pasta water so the sauce doesn’t get too dry
7. Drain pasta saving some of the water
8. Add pasta to the sauce
9. Add in the rest of the Pesto, Orange Zest, and some of the pasta water until desired sauce consistency
10. Cook 1-2 minutes
11. Garnish with Fennel leaves
12. Buon Appetito!