Description
Lean and flavorful turkey Italian sausage cooked with fresh vegetables, herbs, and cheese for a hearty, easy dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound turkey Italian sausage (mild, hot, or sweet) – You can buy it pre-seasoned or make your own with a turkey Italian sausage seasoning recipe.
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil – Helps with browning and keeps the sausage moist.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or ziti), 1 cup cooked rice, or 1 cup quinoa
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend
- ½ teaspoon crushed fennel seed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Chop vegetables, mince garlic, and measure spices before you start cooking.
- Brown sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey Italian sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked to 165°F, breaking it into crumbles.
- Add aromatics: Stir in garlic, onion, basil, and oregano. Cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in vegetables: Add bell peppers, zucchini, and kale. Cook until just tender.
- Add sauce or broth: Stir in 1 cup marinara sauce or chicken broth, depending on your dish.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let everything mingle for 10–12 minutes so the flavors blend.
- Finish with cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top. Let melt before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg