Turkey Meatballs Pumpkin Sage (Printable)

Tender turkey meatballs in a creamy pumpkin sage sauce, ideal for a comforting autumn meal.

# What You Need:

→ Turkey Meatballs

01 - 1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 large egg, beaten
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Pumpkin Sage Sauce

09 - 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
10 - 1 cup chicken broth
11 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
12 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried sage)
14 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
15 - 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
16 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
17 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ For Serving (Optional)

18 - Cooked pasta or rice
19 - Extra Parmesan cheese
20 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, gently mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, beaten egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined.
03 - Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pumpkin puree and chicken broth, stirring to combine, then bring to a gentle simmer.
06 - Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, sage, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
07 - Add baked meatballs to the skillet, turning gently to coat with sauce.
08 - Simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
09 - Serve meatballs and sauce over pasta or rice, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Comforting and flavorful autumn dish
  • Easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners
02 -
  • Meatballs can be cooked and frozen for meal prep convenience
  • Use certified gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version
03 -
  • Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender
  • Simmer sauce gently to blend flavors without curdling cream
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