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!

Author: Balancing Bowls

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 8 Servings

Calories: 257 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 pounds - lean ground turkey
2 teaspoons - garlic
2 teaspoons - dried parsley
2 teaspoons - salt
2 teaspoons - red pepper flakes
1 tsp - dried oregano
1 tsp - dried thyme
1 ½ teaspoons - black pepper
½ tsp - fennel seeds
½ tsp - paprika
3 tablespoons - 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.
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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