Healthier Italian Sausage Patties

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 221 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine wine, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, ground fennel, paprika, parsley, and anise in a medium bowl. Add pork and mix until well combined.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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).