Pasta & Garbanzo Beans with Roasted Vegetables

Directions

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 and blacken slightly, sirring occaisinally, about 15 minutes.

Combine beans, crused red pepper and lemon juice 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.