HEALTHIER ITALIAN SAUSAGE PATTIES

Healthier Italian Sausage Patties image

Italian sausage is traditionally made with a fattier cut of pork but I've made this a little healthier by replacing the fat with olive oil. The patties can be used as you would a burger, or crumple them and use as a topping for pizza, in lasagna, or added to your tomato sauce for pasta.

Provided by Bren

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time P1DT20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon grated or minced garlic
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground fennel seeds
½ teaspoon mild paprika
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon anise seed
1 ¼ pounds lean ground pork

Steps:

Combine wine, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, ground fennel, paprika, parsley, and anise in a medium bowl. Add pork and mix until well combined.
Divide into 6 equal portions and form into patties. Place patties on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Working in batches if necessary, cook patties in the hot skillet for 5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature is 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 61.3 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 339.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g