Turkey Meatballs In Pumpkin Sage Sauce Recipe
Fall cooking gets exciting with this recipe! Turkey Meatballs In Pumpkin Sage Sauce Recipe combines savory meatballs with creamy pumpkin.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Mix turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, and garlic together.
- Add salt and pepper for taste.
- Form into small balls, about 1 inch each.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Place meatballs on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Heat olive oil in your saucepan.
- Add chopped sage and cook 1 minute.
- Pour in pumpkin puree and cream.
- Add chicken broth and stir well.
- Simmer for 10 minutes on low heat.
- Add cooked meatballs to the sauce.
- Let them simmer together for 5 minutes.
- The flavors blend beautifully this way.
Notes
- Don't overmix your meatball mixture.
- It makes them tough and dry.
- Use fresh sage instead of dried herbs.
- Fresh tastes much better in this recipe.
- Make meatballs the same size for even cooking.
- Let the sauce simmer gently, not boil.
- Add nutmeg for extra autumn flavor.
- Serve over pasta or mashed potatoes immediately.