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.

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