Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a small oven-safe bowl, combine garlic, sundried tomatoes, fennel seeds, olive oil, salt and pepper. Cover and bake for one hour.

In the meantime, boil noodles according to package directions (be sure to use salted water).

Remove confit from oven and allow to cool. Blend with immersion blender or food processor.

Mix processed confit with noodles.

Mix noodles with basil, olives, goat cheese and cherry tomatoes.  Garnish with Parmesan if desired.