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Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce

Delicious Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce for Cozy Nights

Enjoy Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce, a comforting dish perfect for chilly nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey
  • 1 cup Fresh Breadcrumbs can substitute with panko
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 medium Onion finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Sage chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 whole Eggs
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree organic canned works best
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or lighter cream if preferred
  • 1/4 cup Additional Parmesan for Sauce grated

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, soak fresh breadcrumbs in milk for about 5 minutes until absorbed. Gently mix in ground turkey, finely minced onion, garlic, chopped fresh sage, Italian seasoning, eggs, and grated Parmesan cheese, combining until just blended.
  2. With clean hands, form the turkey mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil. Once hot, arrange the meatballs in the skillet and pan-fry for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour in the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and additional chopped sage, stirring until the mixture is smooth and heated through, around 5 minutes. Add more grated Parmesan cheese to enhance the sauce's creaminess and flavor.
  4. Once the sauce is heated and creamy, carefully add the cooked turkey meatballs to the skillet, ensuring they are nestled in the sauce. Allow the meatballs to simmer in the pumpkin sage sauce for an additional 3–5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce are perfect for a cozy evening, keeping the essence of autumn alive on your plate.

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