Name: Crumbled Italian Turkey Sausage
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: Italian

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January 27, 2026

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!

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Crumbled Italian Turkey Sausage

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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.

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.

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.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toasting Spices for Depth 🌶️
Lightly toast fennel seeds and dried herbs in a dry skillet for 30-60 seconds before mixing with turkey to unlock their full aromatic potential.
Moisture Management 💧
Mix a small amount of cold water into the ground turkey to help keep the sausage mixture moist and prevent it from becoming too dense when cooking.
Fat Balance Technique 🥄
Since you're using lean ground turkey, add a tablespoon of olive oil during mixing to enhance moisture and prevent the meat from becoming dry.
Flavor Layering Pro 🧄
Mince fresh garlic instead of using powder for a more robust, authentic Italian sausage flavor profile.
Freezing Prep Hack ❄️
Portion the sausage mix into freezer-safe bags in measured quantities, removing excess air to prevent freezer burn and make future meal prep easier.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.