Description
A recipe for turkey meatballs served in a rich sauce made with pumpkin and sage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into small, uniform meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs bake, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree, chicken broth, heavy cream, dried sage, and nutmeg.
- Heat the sauce over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it simmers and thickens slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Do not boil.
- Once the meatballs are done, gently add them to the saucepan with the pumpkin sage sauce. Stir to coat.
- Heat for 2 more minutes until the meatballs are warmed through in the sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can brown the meatballs in olive oil before baking.
- If you prefer a smoother sauce, strain it after simmering.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 95
Keywords: turkey meatballs, pumpkin sauce, sage sauce, ground turkey recipe, savory meatballs