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This spice mix is a variation of the mix I use for my Spicy Italian Turkey Sausage Meatballs and Spagetti.

I used this to flavor half a pound of ground turkey with a pound of organic San Marzano tomatoes to make a sauce for pasta. I blanched the tomatoes, removed the seeds, then chopped them.  I then added a 15 oz can of whole black olives. This was added to a pound of cooked spaghetti. When served, I topped each serving with grated parmesan. There are some nice hard goat cheeses that work well, too.

The result was a quick and easy, light and flavorful week night dinner.

For a single meal:

• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion flakes
• 1/2 tsp anise seeds, crushed
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbs fresh chopped Italian Parsley

Grind the anise in a pistle and mortar, then add all the other indreidents and blend together.

Add this to a half pound ground meet like Turkey, Chicken, or Beef.

• Posted by Robert