Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Thanksgiving Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce. Tender turkey meatballs are delicately flavored with aromatic sage and simmered in a creamy pumpkin sauce that brings warmth and joy to any meal. Perfect for cozy family gatherings or a weeknight dinner, this dish pairs beautifully with pasta or mashed potatoes, making it a versatile favorite year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh sage, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup cream or coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for searing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped onion, and sage. Mix until evenly combined but do not overwork.
- Form mixture into balls about two tablespoons each and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- In the same skillet, add pumpkin puree and chicken broth; stir well and let simmer for 5 minutes to combine flavors.
- Sprinkle in additional sage and season with salt and pepper. Return meatballs to the skillet; cover and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg