Creamy Calabrian Chili Pappardelle with Sausage & Fennel

Ingredients

• 12 oz pappardelle pasta
• 1 lb Italian sausage (preferably spicy)
• 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Calabrian chili paste (or more to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt
• pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
• Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for brightness)