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Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce

Savory Turkey Meatballs in Creamy Pumpkin Sage Sauce

Enjoy these Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce, a perfect blend of ground turkey and pumpkin in a creamy sauce.
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort food, fall recipes, Healthy Dinner, Pumpkin Sauce, Sage, Turkey Meatballs
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Calories: 320kcal

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • spatula
  • plate or baking sheet

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil for frying
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves minced garlic additional
  • 2 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions

Meatball Preparation

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  • Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter. You should have around 20 meatballs.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs for 5-7 minutes on each side.

Sauce Preparation

  • In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onion until soft.
  • Add minced garlic and continue to sauté until fragrant.
  • Stir in pumpkin puree, chicken broth, and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  • Add sage, nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper to taste, letting it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  • Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let them simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve hot, spooning the pumpkin sage sauce over the turkey meatballs.

Notes

These meatballs pair well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread. Adjust herbs and spices to your liking for a personalized taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballs | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg