Description
Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce is a cozy and comforting dish perfect for fall evenings. Juicy turkey meatballs are enveloped in a creamy pumpkin sage sauce that bursts with flavor, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or special gatherings. This delicious recipe is not only easy to prepare but also promises to impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 tsp fresh sage (or 1/4 tsp dried sage)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine pumpkin puree, chicken broth, sage, salt, and pepper. Stir until heated through.
- Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and let them simmer for an additional five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg