Roasted Root Vegetables

This is another Rachael Ray recipe and was a great introduction to some new vegetables for me. I had never tried turnips or fennel and still haven't tried parsnips because I didn't find them at the grocery store I was at. I was a little nervous about the fennel, but ended up loving it, and didn't love the turnips...the potatoes I added were definitely better. I cut this recipe in half for our family.

Ingredients:
3 lbs. small turnips, peeled and halved
2 lbs. carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 2-in pieces
1 lb. parsnips, peeled and cut diagonally into 2-in pieces
2 8oz heads fennel, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/2-in wedges (after doing a little research online, I only used the bulb part and threw in some of the leafy tops too)
(I added 3 red potatoes cut in cubes)
3 T EVOO
salt and pepper
4 T butter
2 T chopped fresh sage

Directions:
-Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
-In large bowl, toss the turnips, carrots, parsnips and fennel with the olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
-Divide the vegetables between 2 rimmed baking sheets. (or use 1 if you half it like me). Roast, turning occasionally, until tender, about 1 hour; transfer to a large bowl. (I turned mine every 20 minutes)
-Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook the butter over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden-brown, about 5 minutes; stir in the sage and season with salt and pepper. Add to the vegetables and toss to coat.