Yield: 24 Ethnicity: Italian   Meal Type: Soup, Stew, Chili   Preparation Method: Simmer, Saute   Product Type: Turkey Sausage - Other Varieties

1/3 Cup vegetable oil

6 Pounds SMOKED TURKEY SAUSAGE, cut into 1/8-inch slices

2 Pounds fresh fennel bulbs, sliced thin

5 Cups canned diced tomatoes

1-1/2 Pounds small pasta (stars, orzo, pastina)

3 Cups ripe olive halves, well drained

3 Tablespoons lemon zest

4 Teaspoons dried oregano

6 Cups cold water

As needed fennel fronds for garnish

As needed lemon slices

Heat oil in heavy stock pot. Sauté turkey sausage and fennel in oil until browned. Stir in tomatoes, pasta, olives, lemon zest, oregano and water. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until pasta is tender. If desired, garnish with fronds from the fennel and a lemon slice. NOTE: Can be covered and refrigerated 24 hours and reheated. If necessary, add a small amount of water while heating.

Recipe Source: Recipe and Photo courtesy of the California Olive Industry

Nutrition Facts Calories 320   % Daily Value* Total Fat 16g Cholesterol 91mg Sodium 838mg Total Carbohydrate 27g Protein 21g   *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4