# Turkey Bolognese with Roasted Fennel

Turkey Bolognese combines savory ground turkey, crushed tomatoes, and roasted fennel with rigatoni for an easy Italian-inspired weeknight pasta dinner.

Source URL: https://quickdinner.org/recipes/6ab98ceb354fd3c4671f95ac
Category: Pasta & Noodles / Spaghetti
Cooking method: Stovetop
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4

## Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 fennel bulb
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 12 oz rigatoni
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried italian seasoning
- 1.25 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese

## Cooking instructions
1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Trim the fennel bulb, reserving a few fronds for serving, and cut the bulb into 1/2-inch wedges. Toss with 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper on a baking sheet. (about 5 min) (425°F)
2. Roast the fennel until browned at the edges and tender when pierced, about 25 minutes. (about 25 min) (425°F)
3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain. (about 12 min)
4. Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. (about 5 min) (Medium-high)
5. Add the ground turkey, remaining salt, remaining pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and the thickest pieces reach 165°F, about 7 minutes. (about 7 min) (165°F)
6. Stir in the crushed tomatoes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. (about 10 min) (Medium-low)
7. Add the drained rigatoni and roasted fennel to the skillet, tossing gently. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if needed. Serve with Parmesan and reserved fennel fronds. (about 2 min)

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