Description
Enjoy these savory turkey meatballs with pumpkin, coated in a rich pumpkin sage sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for a cozy autumn meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, 1 teaspoon dried sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the meatballs for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup pumpkin puree, chicken broth, heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon dried sage. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Adjust sage and seasoning to your preference.
- These meatballs can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg