Description
Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce is a cozy and flavorful dish that combines tender turkey meatballs with a creamy pumpkin sauce, infused with aromatic sage. Perfect for chilly evenings, this comforting recipe elevates traditional meatballs to new heights. Each bite delivers a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, half the Parmesan cheese, sage, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form golf-ball-sized meatballs and place them in the baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add pumpkin puree and vegetable broth; stir until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs. Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional sage if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs with sauce (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg