Ground turkey cooks up quickly and is a leaner, healthier alternative to beef ....

Ingredients:

• 3/4 pound orecchiette
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• kosher salt
• Parmesan, for serving

Directions:

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.

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 1/2 teaspoon salt.

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

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