Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce: A Cozy, Heartwarming Delight
A comforting dish featuring turkey meatballs in a rich pumpkin sage sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Saucing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sage, chopped
- 2 cups canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and sage.
- Form mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine pumpkin puree, chicken broth, cinnamon, and nutmeg over medium heat.
- Once heated, add meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with pasta or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 28 grams
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Turkey Meatballs, Pumpkin Sage Sauce, Cozy Meal, Comfort Food