Italian Skillet Sausage

* Exported from MasterCook *

ITALIAN SKILLET SAUSAGE

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Meats Italian
Turkey Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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.



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