Traeger Grills® - The Original Wood Pellet Grill

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 red or yellow onion, diced
• 2 Carrots, peeled, trimmed, and diced
• 3 Stalks Celery, Sliced 1/4"
• 2 Small Parsnips, Peeled and Cubed
• As Needed kosher salt
• 3 Cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 Teaspoons fennel seed
• 1 Teaspoon oregano
• 1 Pinch chile flakes
• 6 Cups high-quality (or homemade) low sodium chicken stock
• 1 Crushed Tomatoes, 15 oz can
• 1 (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
• 4 Cups baby spinach leaves or chopped Swiss chard
• As Needed freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 Pound ground dark meat turkey or pork
• 1/3 Cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 Teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 Teaspoon fennel seed
• 1/2 Teaspoon oregano
• 1 Eggs, Whisked