Italian skillet sausage
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | teaspoons | Olive oil, divided |
| 1 | pounds | Italian turkey sausage |
| 1 | Egg, beaten (or substitute) | |
| 1 | Lemon peel, grated | |
| 6 | tablespoons | Italian bread crumbs |
| 2 | cups | Plain tomato sauce |
| 3 | Basil leaves, chopped | |
| 1 | pinch | Fresh minced oregano |
| 4 | slices | Part-skim mozzarella cheese |
Directions
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 ¼ 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.