Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce. Juicy turkey meatballs are lovingly coated in a creamy pumpkin sauce infused with fresh sage, garlic, and parmesan. Perfectly paired with your favorite pasta or mashed potatoes, this dish is a hearty meal that warms the heart and satisfies the palate.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Entree
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup onion, finely minced
- 4 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg + 1 yolk
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (93/7 ratio)
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 3/4 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl; let sit for 3 minutes. Add onion, garlic, sage, parsley, Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese, and eggs. Mix well.
- Gently fold in ground turkey, salt, and pepper until just combined. Chill meatball mixture for at least 20 minutes.
- Roll meatballs into balls and sear them in oil over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- In the same skillet, melt ghee and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and Italian seasoning; stir in pumpkin puree, chicken stock, salt, pepper, cream, parmesan cheese, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Return meatballs to skillet to warm through in the sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 658
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1165mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 170mg