Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce. This delightful dish features savory turkey meatballs simmered in a creamy pumpkin sauce infused with fresh sage. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe offers a warm, inviting aroma and rich taste that will have your family and friends asking for seconds. Easy to prepare with common ingredients, this healthy alternative to traditional meatballs is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 onion, finely minced
- 4 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1 ½ pounds ground turkey
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 ¾ cups chicken stock
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to medium heat.
- In a large bowl, soak breadcrumbs in milk for a few minutes. Add onion, garlic, sage, parsley, Italian seasoning, and mix well.
- Incorporate ground turkey along with salt and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Form into meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined tray; freeze for about 20 minutes.
- Lightly brush the meatballs with oil and brown in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through.
- Prepare the sauce by sautéing onion in ghee and olive oil; add garlic and pumpkin puree along with chicken stock; simmer gently.
- Stir in cream and cheese before combining meatballs into the sauce. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 105mg