Instructions: Preheat broiler. Mix peppers, fennel bulb and some of the tops, tomatoes and basil in a bowl; spread vegetables evenly over large baking pan.

Generously spray, broil until vegetables soften adn blacken slightly, sirring occaisinally, about 15 minutes.

Combine beans, crused red pepper and lemon juice or bvinegar in a large serving bowl. In a small pan, toast the fennel seeds until they darken a few shades; add to the bean mixture.

Add boiled vegetalbles, hot pasta and cheese to bean mixture; toss well.

Salt and pepper to taste. Spinkle with reserved minced fennel leaves.

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