INGREDIENTS
1 16 ounce package
penne pasta
1
small sweet onion, chopped
1
medium-size fennel bulb, thinly sliced (optional)
2 tbsp
olive oil
3
garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp
fennel seeds
2
jars marinara sauce
2 14 ounce packages
frozen beef meatballs, thawed
1 cup
fresh orange juice
3/4 cup
organic chicken broth
1 tsp
firmly packed orange zest
1
medium-size red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 tsp
kosher salt
1 cup
torn fresh basil
1 1/2 8 ounce packages
fresh mozzarella cheese slices
Garnish: fresh basil leaves