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                        ITALIAN SKILLET SAUSAGE

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

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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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