Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 lb. fresh or frozen boneless whole turkey breasts
  • 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, cooked and drained
  • 3/4 c. Ricotta cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. dried basil leaves
  • 1 Tbsp. pine nuts
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. margarine or butter, melted

Method

  • Heat oven to 425°.
  • Remove excess fat from turkey breast. Place turkey, skin side down, on plastic or waxed paper; unfold. Cover with plastic wrap and flatten to 3/4-inch thickness.
  • Mix remaining ingredients except margarine.
  • Place mixture lengthwise across center of turkey.
  • Bring long sides of turkey up around stuffing.
  • Tie with kitchen string.
  • Place turkey on rack in shallow roasting pan.
  • Brush with half or all of margarine.
  • Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Roast 1 hour; remove foil.
  • Brush turkey with remaining margarine.
  • Roast 45 minutes longer until golden brown and juices run clear.
  • Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.