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Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce

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Delicious Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce offer a flavorful, nutritious meal perfect for fall evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey opt for high-quality for best flavor
  • 1 cup Fresh Breadcrumbs or use panko for extra crunch
  • 1/2 cup Milk to soak breadcrumbs
  • 1 small Onion finely minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Sage chopped
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 large Eggs acts as a binder
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated for superior flavor
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Canned Pumpkin Puree base for the sauce
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for lighter version
  • 2 tbsp Additional Fresh Sage stir into the sauce

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare bread mixture by soaking fresh breadcrumbs in milk for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, soaked breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, sage, Italian seasoning, eggs, and parmesan cheese.
  3. With wet hands, shape the mixture into uniform meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet and cook meatballs for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. In a saucepan, combine pumpkin puree and heavy cream, add fresh sage, and heat through.
  6. Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and gently coat them, cooking together for about 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overworking the meatball mixture to retain tenderness.

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