Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce: A Comforting Delight
A delicious and comforting recipe featuring turkey meatballs in a rich pumpkin sage sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried sage
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, sage, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine pumpkin puree and chicken broth. Heat over medium heat until warmed.
- Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some crushed red pepper to the sauce.
- Serve with spaghetti or on a bed of mashed potatoes for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg