Italian Turkey Sausage
Transform your homemade dishes with the vibrant flavors of this Italian Turkey Sausage recipe! Made with lean ground turkey and a bold blend of pantry spices like fennel seeds, paprika, and red pepper flakes, this healthy sausage alternative delivers all the savory, aromatic goodness of traditional Italian sausage without the heavy fats. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight meals, whether tossed into pasta, layered on pizza, or served with sautéed vegetables. With its minimal prep and versatile applications, this homemade sausage will become a flavorful staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1.5 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, fennel seeds, dried oregano, dried basil, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the turkey.
Add the olive oil and water to the mixture, then continue to mix until everything is fully incorporated.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the turkey sausage mixture to the skillet, breaking it apart into chunks with a spatula as it cooks.
Cook the sausage for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and cooked through, with no pink remaining.
Remove from heat and serve immediately, or let cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
826 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.9 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2693 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 87.8 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 247 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
