Italian Skillet Sausage

Title:
Italian Skillet Sausage

Yield:
4 Servings

Categories:
Meats,
Italian,
Turkey,
Poultry




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






 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.