Savory Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce Delight: A Cozy Treat
Enjoy a cozy dish of savory turkey meatballs enriched with a creamy pumpkin sage sauce, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- While the meatballs are baking, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine pumpkin puree, chicken broth, sage, thyme, and nutmeg. Stir well until warmed through.
- Once the meatballs are done, add them to the pumpkin sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some grated mozzarella cheese on top before serving.
- Serve with pasta or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg