Description
Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce is a heartwarming dish that features tender turkey meatballs enveloped in a creamy, flavorful pumpkin sauce infused with aromatic sage. Perfect for cozy dinners, this recipe captures the essence of autumn while being easy to prepare and adaptable for various dietary preferences. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet night in, these meatballs will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped sage, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form small meatballs (about golf ball-sized) and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine pumpkin puree, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and heated through.
- Toss the baked meatballs in the pumpkin sage sauce and let them simmer together for about five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg