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Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce

Delicious turkey meatballs simmered in a creamy pumpkin sage sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Turkey Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground turkey lean
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs preferably whole wheat
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Pumpkin Sage Sauce
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and parsley.
  3. Mix until well combined and form into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
Make the Pumpkin Sage Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the pumpkin puree, chicken broth, heavy cream, sage, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Stir and bring to a simmer, cooking for about 10 minutes until heated through.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the baked meatballs to the pumpkin sage sauce and stir to coat.
  2. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
  3. Serve hot over pasta or with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.

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