Description
Delicious and comforting turkey meatballs baked to perfection and served in a creamy, flavorful pumpkin sage sauce. This easy-to-make recipe combines lean ground turkey with aromatic sage and Parmesan, complemented by a smooth pumpkin sauce perfect for a warming meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pumpkin Sage Sauce
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the meatballs.
- Prepare Meatball Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, and chopped fresh sage. Season the mixture well with salt and pepper to bring out the flavors.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs and arrange them on a baking sheet, making sure they do not touch each other for even cooking.
- Bake Meatballs: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until they are fully cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare Pumpkin Sage Sauce: While the meatballs are baking, combine the pumpkin puree and chicken broth in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is heated through and smooth.
- Serve: Once meatballs are done, plate them and generously pour the warm pumpkin sage sauce over the meatballs. Serve immediately for the best taste.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg to the pumpkin sauce for added warmth.
- Ensure meatballs are cooked through by checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
- Fresh sage is preferred for best flavor but dried sage can be used at about one-third the amount.
