Family Fav: Whole Wheat Pasta w/ Turkey Sausage

1 T olive oil
1 lb. fresh sweet turkey sausage (Lean)
3 cloves minced garlic
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 T fennel seeds
2 T dried oregano
1 24 ounce can marinara sauce (suggestion:  Trader Joe's brand, good and low fat)
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 T freshly chopped basil (Garnish)
8oz of whole wheat pasta (suggestion: Trader Joe's pappardelle)  - can also be gluten free 
In a large skillet, sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for about 5-10 minutes.
Remove sausage from casing, chop and add to the onions and garlic, add fennel seeds and cook until sausage is just about cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Add marinara sauce, lemon juice and oregano cook for another 10 minutes to combine flavors. In the meantime boil the pasta and cook as directed.
When pasta is done, drain the noodles divide into 4 bowls and top with sauce.
Garnish with lemon zest and basil. 

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