Italian Turkey Sausage

Name: Italian Turkey Sausage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 680 g Ground turkey; 6 g Poultry seasoning; 14 g Canola oil; 5 g Kosher salt; 3 g Garlic powder; 2 g Black pepper; 3 g Fennel seed; 2 g Caraway seed; 1 g Red pepper flakes, crushed; 1 g Celery seed

Italian Turkey Sausage · ready in 20 min · 4 servings · 210 kcal per serving · easy · 10 ingredients

Juicy ground turkey seasoned with classic Italian spices, gently browned until fragrant and savory, creating a versatile homemade sausage that is flavorful, aromatic, and far lighter than traditional pork versions.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 210
Difficulty: easy

Italian American Main dishes Meal prep Quick (30 min or less)Gluten-free Dairy-free High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

680 gGround turkey
6 gPoultry seasoning
14 gCanola oil
5 gKosher salt
3 gGarlic powder
2 gBlack pepper
3 gFennel seed
2 gCaraway seed
1 gRed pepper flakes, crushed
1 gCelery seed

Equipment

stovetop, bowl, colander, measuring spoons, mixing bowl, serving platter, skillet, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep and heat
Gather all ingredients and heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. · 2 min
What to look for: oil shimmers lightly
Season turkey
Combine the ground turkey, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, fennel seed, caraway seed, celery seed, crushed red pepper flakes, and poultry seasoning in a bowl. · 3 min
What to look for: spices evenly distributed
Mix sausage
Mix the seasoned ground turkey with your fingertips until the spices are evenly distributed. · 2 min
What to look for: uniform color and texture
Cook sausage
Add the turkey mixture to the hot skillet and cook over medium heat until browned and aromatic. · 8 min
When it is done: Turkey reaches 74°C or 165°F internally.
Drain fat
Drain the cooked turkey sausage to remove excess oil, then set it aside briefly. · 2 min
What to look for: no visible grease
Serve sausage
Serve the cooked Italian turkey sausage as desired in your chosen dish. · 1 min
What to look for: steaming subsides

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	210
Protein	26 g
Carbohydrates	1 g
of which sugars	0 g
Fat	10 g
of which saturated	3 g
Fibre	1 g
Sodium	520 mg

Nutri-ScoreB

Allergens

Contains: celery

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 4 days
Freezer: yes, up to 3 months

Ingredient substitutions

Ground turkey

Ground chicken: Choose dark meat for juicier sausage
Ground pork: More traditional flavor but higher fat

Poultry seasoning

Italian seasoning: Very similar herb profile

Canola oil

Olive oil: Extra virgin adds flavor

Kosher salt

Sea salt: Grind fine

Garlic powder

Fresh garlic, minced: Adds sharper garlic flavor

Black pepper

White pepper: Milder heat