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.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the turkey.

Step 3

Add the olive oil and water to the mixture, then continue to mix until everything is fully incorporated.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the turkey sausage mixture to the skillet, breaking it apart into chunks with a spatula as it cooks.

Step 6

Cook the sausage for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and cooked through, with no pink remaining.

Step 7

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

Serving size	519.7 grams (519.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	826

Total Fat 47.90g	61%
Saturated Fat 12.50g	63%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 322mg	107%
Sodium 2693mg	117%
Total Carbohydrate 10.40g	4%
Dietary Fiber 4.50g	16%
Total Sugars 0.50g
Protein 87.80g	176%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 101mg	8%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 247mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.3%

Protein: 42.6%

Carbs: 5.0%