Roman's Very Good Tomato Sauce: Spicy Tomato with Fennel

Alison Roman's spicy tomato sauce.

For those who want a little heat, a little sweetness, a little more from their tomato sauce. A touch of chili flake, toasted fennel seeds and sautéed fresh fennel enhance (never hide) your tomatoes. Use to dress a bowl of rigatoni and finish with plenty of grated hard cheese, simmer your meatballs or start a fabulous chickpea stew.