How long does it take to make Creamy Fennel Microgreen Pasta?
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
25 min
· Serves 2
· Updated September 10, 2026
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Fennel microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This creamy pasta dish highlights fennel microgreens in a savory sauce, showcasing their delicate flavor and vibrant color, inspired by modern culinary trends.
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
Fennel microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
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8 oz pasta of choice (spaghetti or fettuccine)
1 cup fennel microgreens
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional: Freshly cracked black pepper for garnish
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir, allowing it to heat through before adding the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
Once the sauce is thickened, stir in the fennel microgreens until just wilted.
Combine the pasta with the sauce, tossing to coat, and serve with freshly cracked black pepper on top.
Microgreens are young edible plants harvested shortly after germination. Published research reports that nutrient and phytochemical concentrations vary substantially by species, seed source, growing conditions, harvest stage, and storage, so crop-specific health claims should be interpreted cautiously.
• Microgreens have been studied as sources of vitamins, carotenoids, minerals, and other bioactive plant compounds.
moderate evidence• Nutrient composition cannot be assumed to be identical across microgreen varieties or production systems.
strong evidence• ChefPax presents this crop primarily for culinary flavor, texture, freshness, and menu variety rather than as a treatment or medical product.
strong evidence1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017
3. Yield performance, mineral profile, and nitrate content in a selection of seventeen microgreen species — Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023
4. Specialty Greens Pack a Nutritional Punch — USDA Agricultural Research Service, 2014