Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce
Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce is a deliciously comforting dish that transforms your weeknight dinner into a cozy autumn experience. Juicy turkey meatballs are enveloped in a creamy pumpkin sauce infused with fresh sage and spices, creating an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen. Perfect for gatherings or quiet nights in, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also guarantees a delightful meal that will impress everyone at the table.
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if necessary and sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds before stirring in pumpkin puree and heavy cream.
- Add chopped sage, salt, and pepper to taste. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Carefully nestle meatballs into the sauce and simmer for another 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, toss in some spinach or kale during the sauce preparation. If desired, substitute ground chicken for turkey for a different flavor profile.