Description
These turkey meatballs are perfectly paired with a creamy, savory pumpkin sage sauce for a comforting, fall-inspired meal. The combination of ground turkey, fresh sage, and pumpkin makes for a deliciously unique dish that’s both flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix together the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, and chopped sage. Season with salt and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree and chicken broth. Cook over medium heat until heated through.
- Serve the turkey meatballs with the pumpkin sage sauce on top.
Notes
- For added richness, you can stir in a tablespoon of heavy cream or coconut cream to the pumpkin sage sauce.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer a bit longer or add a cornstarch slurry (mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes