Description
A comforting dish featuring tender turkey meatballs simmered in a creamy pumpkin sage sauce, perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for sautéing
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped onion, egg, salt, pepper, and half of the sage in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for about 20 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the sauce by heating olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the remaining garlic and onion for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the remaining sage, and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the meatballs with the sauce and let them simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve the meatballs over pasta or with crusty bread, topped with Parmesan (if desired).
Notes
To enhance the sauce, consider adding a splash of cream or a hint of nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
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, Fall Recipes, Family Recipe