Baby Shell Pasta Salad With Kalamata Olives and Roasted Fennel

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb small shell pasta, uncooked
• 1 1/2 cups fennel bulbs, cut in half lengthwise
• 2 medium onions or 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 inch thick
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup fresh plum tomato, diced (do nto use canned for this recipe)
• 3/4-1 cup kalamata olive (more if desired)
• 1/2 cup assorted fresh herb, finely chopped (any kind you desire, I like to include basil with the herbs)
• 3 -4 garlic cloves, with the peel on (leave whole)
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce (any flavor desired)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 cup romano cheese, grated or shredded or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
• dried chili pepper flakes (any amount for sprinkling)