Description
Savory Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce bring the warmth of autumn to your dinner table. This delightful dish features tender turkey meatballs enveloped in a creamy pumpkin sage sauce, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. The combination of savory flavors and nutrient-rich ingredients creates a comforting meal that pleases everyone’s palate. Easy to prepare, these meatballs can be served over pasta, alongside roasted vegetables, or even on their own for a low-carb option. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or cooking for a special occasion, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup finely minced onion
- 4 garlic cloves, pressed through garlic press
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 large whole egg plus 1 yolk
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (dark meat, 93/7 ratio lean to fat)
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil or avocado oil, for brushing over top and lightly frying
- 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely minced onion
- 6 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 (15 ounce) can plus 1 cup organic pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to your taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 3/4 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chopped, fresh sage
- Fried sage leaves, optional garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk; let soak for 2-3 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, sage, parsley, Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese, whole egg, and yolk; mix well.
- Gently fold in ground turkey with salt and pepper until just combined.
- Form into meatballs using a scoop and chill in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
- Brush meatballs with olive oil and sear them in a heated skillet until browned on all sides.
- For the sauce, melt ghee with olive oil in the same skillet; sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and Italian seasoning; then whisk in pumpkin puree, salt, pepper, and chicken stock.
- Let simmer for a few minutes; then stir in parmesan cheese, heavy cream, maple syrup, and chopped sage.
- Combine cooked meatballs with the sauce and warm through before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg