Italian Burgers With Fresh Basil - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Combine first 9 ingredients; shape into 4 patties.
Place on grill and close lid. Grill over medium-high heat 7-8 minutes on each side or until desired level of doneness.
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.
Top each burger with 2 Tbsp pasta sauce and a sprig of fresh basil.