Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Peas

Ingredients

• 1 pound short dried DeLallo pasta (, such as orecchiette, penne, or shells)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 medium onion (, chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (, pressed or minced)
• 1 28- ounce can crushed DeLallo San Marzano tomatoes
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (, plus more for garnish, thinly sliced)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   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.