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Pasta with Turkey and Broccoli

Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box pasta choose your favorite shape!
  • 12 oz broccoli florets I just use the bagged precut broccoli florets for ease and use the whole bag
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tsp fennel seed found in the spice section
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • salt
  • pepper
  • parmesan

Instructions
 

  • Boil large pot of water with salt.
  • Cook pasta according to instructions on box.
  • When there is 1-2 minutes left on the pasta cooking, add the broccoli into the boiling water.
  • Drain pasta and broccoli and return to pot.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the turkey, garlic, fennel, red pepper, garlic powder and salt.
  • Cook ground turkey until browned, breaking up with a spoon as it cooks.
  • When turkey is cooked, add it to the pot with the pasta and broccoli. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and ground pepper to taste.
  • Serve topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Keyword broccoli, ground turkey, pasta