Title: Italian Skillet Sausage
Categories: Meat Italian Turkey Poultry
Yield: 4 Servings
2 | ts | Olive oil, divided |
1 | lb | Italian turkey sausage |
1 | | Egg, beaten (or substitute) |
1 | | Lemon peel, grated |
6 | tb | Italian bread crumbs |
2 | c | Plain tomato sauce |
3 | | Basil leaves, chopped |
1 | pn | Fresh minced oregano |
4 | sl | Part-skim mozzarella cheese |
Spray large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and add 1 teaspoon of the
olive oil. Combine turkey sausage with egg and lemon peel; mix lightly.
Sprinkle bread crumbs on shallow plate. Shape 1/4 of meat mixture into flat
patty and press into crumbs, lightly coating both sides. Make 3 more coated
patties with remaining meat and crumbs. Brown patties in skillet over
moderate heat, for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining teaspoon of oil and
turn to brown other side evenly. Mix tomato sauce with herbs. Top each with
sauce and a slice of mozzarella.