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Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin-Sage Sauce

Cozy Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin-Sage Sauce for Autumn Bliss

This Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin-Sage Sauce recipe is a warm, comforting dish perfect for autumn meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey
  • 1 cup Fresh Breadcrumbs Panko is a great alternative
  • 1/2 cup Milk Any dairy or plant-based milk
  • 1 small Onion Finely minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Sage Chopped, dried can be used if fresh isn’t available
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 large Eggs For binding
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
For the Pumpkin-Sage Sauce
  • 1 can Canned Pumpkin Puree Pure pumpkin without added sugar or spices
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute half-and-half or a lighter option
For Garnishing
  • 1 tbsp Parsley Fresh, chopped

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Parchment-lined tray
  • Ice cream scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak fresh breadcrumbs in milk for about 5 minutes. In a bowl, combine soaked breadcrumbs, ground turkey, minced onion, garlic, sage, Italian seasoning, eggs, and parmesan; mix gently to avoid tough meatballs.
  2. Scoop portions of the mixture and roll into uniform balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Cook the meatballs in a single layer for about 5-7 minutes, turning until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat and add pumpkin puree and heavy cream; stir to combine. Heat for 3-5 minutes until warmed and slightly thickened.
  5. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce, simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Serve garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Avoid over-mixing your meatball ingredients to keep them tender. Shape meatballs uniformly for even cooking and adjust sauce consistency with broth if needed.

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