Description
A heartwarming dish featuring tender turkey meatballs paired with a creamy pumpkin sage sauce, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup fresh sage (or 1 tbsp dried sage)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or oats for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine ground turkey, half of the chopped onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté the remaining onions until translucent.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, chicken broth, and chopped sage. Simmer until heated through.
- Place the cooked meatballs into the sauce to soak for a few minutes.
- Serve hot, preferably over creamy polenta or with crusty bread.
Notes
Chilling the meatballs for 30 minutes before baking helps maintain their shape. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Turkey Meatballs, Pumpkin Sauce, Comfort Food, Gluten-Free Recipes, Fall Recipes