Fennel Frond Pasta

Usually recipes call for the fennel bulb to add subtle aromatics to a dish; I like this recipe because it lets you use the top part of the fennel! I adapted this from this recipe, using ground turkey instead and adding spices to replicate that sausage flavor.

You'll need:

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 c minced garlic
• 1 c finely chopped fennel fronds
• 1 lb farfalle
• 3/4 c finely grated pecorino Romano cheese (about 3 oz)

Put a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt, fennel seeds, and paprika. Brown the turkey completely.

Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the farfalle and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.

Add garlic and fennel fronds to the turkey, and let cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 c pasta water into the turkey mix. Stir in the pecorino Romano.

Drain the pasta well. Pour in the turkey sauce and combine.

Zesty Fennel Frond Pasta

Yield: 8

Author: Mallory

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 c minced garlic
• 1 c finely chopped fennel fronds
• 1 lb farfalle
• 3/4 c finely grated pecorino romano cheese (about 3 oz)

Instructions

1. Put a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt, fennel seeds, and paprika. Brown the turkey completely.
2. Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the farfalle and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
3. Add garlic and fennel fronds to the turkey, and let cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 c pasta water into the turkey mix. Stir in the pecorino romano.
4. Drain the pasta well. Pour in the turkey sauce and combine.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

273.55

Fat (grams)

12.52

Sat. Fat (grams)

4.00

Carbs (grams)

19.66

Fiber (grams)

1.35

Net carbs

18.31

Sugar (grams)

0.43

Protein (grams)

20.30

Sodium (milligrams)

448.58

Cholesterol (grams)

67.90

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