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Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce

Savory Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce Delight

This Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce warm your heart with comforting flavors of fall, perfect for cozy dinners and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pumpkin Sage Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • meat thermometer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until uniformly blended.
  2. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a plate, leaving space between.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
  5. Stir in pumpkin puree, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Season the sauce with chopped sage, nutmeg, and salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well.
  7. Return the meatballs to the skillet, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce. Cover and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Serve the turkey meatballs hot, drizzled with the creamy pumpkin sage sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a thicker sauce, let it simmer uncovered during the final stages. Adjust seasoning as needed.

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