Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these savory Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce. This dish features juicy turkey meatballs enveloped in a creamy, rich pumpkin sage sauce that delights the senses. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, it combines nutrition and flavor effortlessly. Serve over pasta, rice, or enjoy on its own for a satisfying meal that warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup finely minced onion
- 4 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg plus 1 yolk
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
- Ghee or unsalted butter for sauce
- Pumpkin puree, chicken stock, and heavy cream for the sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk; let sit for a few minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, sage, parsley, Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese, egg, and yolk; mix well.
- Gently incorporate ground turkey along with salt and pepper until just combined.
- Form meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each) and chill in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear meatballs until brown on all sides (about 10 minutes).
- In the same skillet, melt ghee/butter with olive oil; sauté onion until softened.
- Stir in garlic and seasonings; then add pumpkin puree, chicken stock, salt, and pepper; simmer for a few minutes.
- Whisk in heavy cream and parmesan cheese; gently add meatballs to warm through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg