Pasta With Turkey and Broccoli

Pasta With Turkey and Broccoli 

from RealSimple.com

Ingredients

• ¾ pound orecchiette
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• kosher salt
• Parmesan, for serving

How to Make It

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to the package directions, adding the broccoli during the last minute. Drain and return the pasta and broccoli to the pot.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, garlic, fennel seed, and red pepper and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes; season with ½ teaspoon salt.

Step 3

Toss the turkey mixture with the pasta and broccoli and the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Serve with Parmesan.