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Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce

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Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce combine tender meatballs with a rich, creamy sauce for a delicious fall-inspired dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey A lean protein.
  • 1 cup Fresh Breadcrumbs Panko is a good substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Soaks the breadcrumbs.
  • 1 Onion Finely minced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Sage Chopped.
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Eggs Helps bind the mixture.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree Opt for organic.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a lighter version, substitute with half-and-half.
  • 1 cup Aromatics Sautéed onion and garlic.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak fresh breadcrumbs in milk for about 5 minutes. Combine with ground turkey, minced onion, garlic, sage, Italian seasoning, eggs, and Parmesan cheese. Mix gently.
  2. Shape mixture into 1 to 1.5 inch meatballs. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook meatballs for 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Remove cooked meatballs and sauté onion and garlic in the skillet for 3-4 minutes. Stir in pumpkin puree and cream, heating through.
  4. Nestle the meatballs back into the sauce and simmer for 5-7 minutes on low heat.
  5. Serve meatballs on plates, garnished with fresh sage or grated Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Be careful not to overmix the meatball ingredients to keep them tender. Allow meatballs to simmer in the sauce for enhanced flavor.

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