Italian Sausage (sweet)

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Italian Sausage (sweet)
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These sweet Italian turkey sausages are great for an evening meal as a main dish.

What You Will Need

Ingredients

In a large bowl combine:

  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped Italian parsley leaves
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion flakes
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground fennel seed
  • 1/4 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp ground anise seed
  • 1/4 cup port, or red wine with 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup bread crumbs

The Process

Gradually add 1.25 lb ground turkey (93/7 Lean, not nonfat). Mix thoroughly.  Form into meatballs as in the spicy recipe, or into patties (1/4 cup each), 1/2 inch thick, and fry for 4 minutes on each side.