Turkey Burgers with Roasted Red Pepper Marinara

Sauce:
Onions, raw, 1 small Chopped fine
Olive Oil, Extra Virgin, 2 tsp
Garlic, 4 cloves diced
*Roma Tomato, 2 cup chopped
*Alessi Fire Roasted Italian Style Peppers, 2-12 oz jars, drained and chopped
Salt, .5 tsp
Pepper, black, .5 tsp
Basil, 2 tbsp chopped

Burgers
*Jennie-O Lean Ground Turkey, 1 lb
Scallions, raw, .25 cup, chopped fine
Garlic, 2 tsp diced
Worcestershire Sauce, 2 tsp
Lemon zest, 1 tsp
*dried oregano, .5 tsp
Pepper, black, .5 tsp
Salt, .25 tsp
*Kraft Mozzarella Finely shredded Part Skim cheese, .5 cup, Divided
Basil, 2 tbsp

This recipe calls for foccacia bread, which is not included in the ingredients. It is also not included in the calorie count, so be aware! This means, though, that you can experiment with different types of bread, or even pasta, to use with it. We liked the rosemary foccacia, but I am thinking about using whole grain pasta next time! :)

To prepare marinara
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cover and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in fresh tomatoes and any juices, roasted red peppers, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in basil and remove from the heat. Transfer to a food processor and pulse to form a coarse-textured sauce. Return to the pan and set aside.
To prepare burgers
Place turkey, scallions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Gently combine, without overmixing, until evenly incorporated. Form into 8 thin patties about 4-inches wide and 3/8 inch thick.
Combine 1/4 cup cheese and basil and place an equal amount in the center of 4 patties. Cover with the remaining patties and crimp the edges closed.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat (see Grilling Variation). Add burgers and cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes total. Grilling Variation: To grill the turkey burgers, preheat a grill to medium-high. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the patties, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes total.
Warm the marinara on the stove. To assemble the burgers, spread 3 tablespoons of marinara on each toasted focaccia, top with a burger, about 3 more tablespoons of marinara and 1 tablespoon of the remaining cheese.

Serving Size: Makes 4 burgers

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LAMAY02.