4.8 from 120 votes
Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Peas
This dish combines short pasta with a savory sauce featuring ground turkey seasoned with fennel seeds and Italian herbs, simmered in crushed tomatoes enriched with half and half and fresh basil. Frozen peas add a touch of sweetness and color, while Parmesan cheese finishes the pasta with a salty, creamy touch. The texture balances tender pasta with the heartiness of the turkey and the slight bite of peas.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
528 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta such as orecchiette, penne, or shells, short dried, brand DeLallo
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 4 cloves garlic , pressed or minced
- 1 28- ounce crushed tomatoes San Marzano, brand DeLallo, canned
- ¼ cup basil plus more for garnish, thinly sliced, fresh leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ½ cup half and half
- 2 cups peas frozen
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions, less 2 minutes cooking time so the pasta ideal dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Use a wooden spoon to break up the turkey meat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until cooked through and browned. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook until the onion softens, about 3-4 minuets. Add the tomatoes and basil then season with the kosher salt and black pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes then stir in the half and half and frozen peas, then cook for 5 minutes. Toss the penne noodles with the sauce and top with the Parmesan cheese and more fresh basil.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
528kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
1139mg
(47%)
Potassium
881mg
(19%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
560IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
15.2mg
(17%)
Calcium
205mg
(21%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 528kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1139mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 881mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 560IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 15.2mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.