Italian skillet sausage
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
- 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
Instructions:
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.
