Crumbled Italian Turkey Sausage
This crumbled Italian-style turkey sausage is an easy and delicious recipe that’s perfect for adding a burst of flavor to pasta, pizza, and more. You can make it ahead for meal prep, freeze it for later, and even shape it into sausage patties for breakfast. Whether you’re looking for a simple recipe to elevate your Italian dishes or a healthy alternative to pork sausage, this homemade sausage is the perfect choice!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground turkey
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the lean ground turkey, garlic, parsley, salt, red pepper flakes, oregano, thyme, black pepper, fennel seeds, and paprika. Mix well.2 lbs lean ground turkey, 2 teaspoons chopped garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons dried parsley, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon fennel seeds, ½ teaspoon paprika
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey mixture and break it into crumbles with a wooden spoon as it cooks.3 tablespoon olive oil
- Continue cooking for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is browned and cooked through.
- Transfer the crumbled sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 27gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 648mgPotassium: 362mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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