Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Peppers

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Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Peppers
Fri, 06-29-2007 - 7:11am
Pasta Shells with Turkey Sausage and Peppers

Rather than calling for actual turkey sausage, this recipe uses ground turkey, garlic and fennel seed as a healthier but just as tasty alternative.




8 ounces medium whole wheat pasta shells
1 pound ground turkey
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 onion, chopped
2 red bell peppers, cored, seeds removed, cut into 1" pieces
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeds removed, cut into 1" pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley




1. Cook pasta according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, in 10" nonstick skillet, cook turkey with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt over medium heat, breaking up pieces of turkey, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from pan. Cook onion, peppers, garlic, fennel seeds, remaining salt, and pepper in oil over medium heat until golden, 5 minutes. Add chicken broth; bring to a boil and cook, covered, 10 minutes, until tender. Stir in pasta and turkey; cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Top with parsley.
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