Rigatoni with Sun-Dried Tomato and Fennel Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup chopped fennel (about 1/2 medium bulb)
• 2 medium cloves garlic, very coarsely chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup lower salt chicken broth
• 1/3 cup drained oil-packed sun dried tomatoes, very coarsely chopped
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 Tbs. Pernod (optional)
• 1 lb. dried rigatoni