Description
Delight in the flavors of fall with these tender Turkey Meatballs in a luscious Pumpkin Sage Sauce. These savory meatballs are infused with Parmesan and garlic, served in a creamy pumpkin sauce with hints of sage and nutmeg.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pumpkin Sage Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Additional salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brown the meatballs in olive oil in a skillet. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté onion and sage in butter. Add pumpkin, broth, cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return meatballs to skillet with sauce. Simmer to heat through. Serve with pasta, rice, or bread.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use milk instead of cream.
- Bake meatballs at 400°F for 15–18 minutes instead of pan-frying.
- Pairs well with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
