Italian Burgers With Fresh Basil

A side of garlic-roasted potatoes would be wonderful with this. If you don't have any pasta sauce, mix some tomato paste with a little hot water, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt, and you'll be good to go!

• Ready In: 38 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  small onion, minced (about 1/2 cup)
• 3⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 1  large egg, lightly beaten
• 2  tablespoons  italian seasoning
• 3⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  garlic salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fennel seed
• 4  slices provolone cheese
• 4  English muffins, split
• 1⁄2 cup  pasta sauce (canned or jarred is fine)
• 4  fresh basil sprigs

Directions

1. Combine first 9 ingredients; shape into 4 patties.
2. Place on grill and close lid. Grill over medium-high heat 7-8 minutes on each side or until desired level of doneness.
3. Top patties with cheese and grill 1 more minute or till cheese melts. Place muffins on grill, cut sides down, and grill 1 minute or until lightly toasted.
4. Top each burger with 2 Tbsp pasta sauce and a sprig of fresh basil.