Easy Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce You’ll Love
Discover a delightful recipe for easy turkey meatballs enriched with a creamy pumpkin sage sauce that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and chopped sage over medium heat. Stir until heated through.
- Once the meatballs are done, add them to the pumpkin sauce and simmer for a few minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- These meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen for meal prep.
- Add extra spice or herbs as desired for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Serving of 3 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Easy Turkey Meatballs, Pumpkin Sauce, Sage Sauce, Healthy Dinner