Bow Ties with Fennel, Green Beans and Baby Limas

==Ingredients==
* 1 Tbsp olive oil
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* ½ medium bulb fennel, chopped (1 cup)
* 4 medium cloves garlic, minced
* 2 Tbsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed
* 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
* 1 cup frozen baby lima beans
* 6 oz green beans, trimmed and halved (1½ cups)
* ½ tsp salt
* ¾ cup canned crushed tomatoes
* ½ cup Kalamata, rinsed, halved and pitted
* ⅓ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
* ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
* 12 oz dried bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
* ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (2 oz; optional)
==Directions==
# Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
# Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and fennel and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and fennel seeds and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in broth and lima beans and bring to a simmer.
# Stir in green beans and salt, reduce heat to medium and simmer until all beans are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
# Add tomatoes and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors have blended, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and pepper.
# Shortly before sauce is ready, add bow ties to boiling water; stir to prevent sticking. Cook, stirring often, until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well and place in large warm serving bowl. 
# Add bean mixture and toss to coat. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan if desired.
Category:Baby lima bean Recipes
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