Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce
Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce is a comforting fall dish that combines juicy turkey meatballs with a creamy, savory pumpkin sauce infused with aromatic sage. Perfect for cozy dinners, this recipe brings together rich flavors that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Entree
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup finely minced onion (divided)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (divided)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage (divided)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (divided)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)
- 1 large egg + 1 yolk
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (93/7 lean to fat)
- 1 3/4 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Olive oil or avocado oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 3 minutes. Mix with half the onion, garlic, sage, parsley, Italian seasoning, parmesan, egg, and yolk.
- Add ground turkey, salt, and pepper; mix gently until combined. Form into meatballs and chill for 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet; brown meatballs on all sides until cooked through (165°F). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt ghee/oil; sauté remaining onion for 2 minutes. Add garlic and Italian seasoning; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, salt, pepper, and chicken stock; simmer for a few minutes. Whisk in remaining parmesan, heavy cream, maple syrup, and sage.
- Return meatballs to sauce; heat through. Serve over pasta or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 658
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
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