Description
These Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy dinners or special gatherings. This dish features tender turkey meatballs enveloped in a rich, creamy pumpkin sage sauce that captures the essence of fall. Whether served over pasta, in a grain bowl, or on a bed of greens, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends with its warming flavors and delightful texture. It’s an easy-to-make dish that balances healthiness and indulgence, creating a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup finely minced onion
- 4 garlic cloves, pressed through garlic press
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large whole egg plus 1 yolk
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil or avocado oil, for brushing
- 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely minced onion
- 6 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 cups organic pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 3/4 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs with milk and let sit for 2–3 minutes.
- Mix in onion, garlic, sage, parsley, Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese, and egg until well combined.
- Add ground turkey, salt, and pepper; mix gently until just combined.
- Form into meatballs (2 tablespoons each) and freeze for 20–25 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- For the sauce: Sauté minced onion in ghee and olive oil until softened; add garlic and Italian seasoning until fragrant.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, chicken stock, salt, pepper; simmer briefly then whisk in parmesan cheese and heavy cream.
- Combine cooked meatballs with sauce to warm through before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg