Turkey Meatballs Pumpkin Sauce (Printable Version)

Tender turkey meatballs with creamy pumpkin sage sauce for a warm, hearty autumn meal.

# What You'll 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, adjust 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, beaten egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
03 - Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place 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.
06 - Add pumpkin puree and chicken broth, stir to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer.
07 - Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, sage, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
08 - Add baked meatballs to the skillet, turning gently to coat with sauce.
09 - Simmer meatballs in sauce for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
10 - Serve meatballs and pumpkin sage sauce over pasta or rice; garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • Meatballs can be cooked and frozen. Reheat gently in sauce before serving.
  • For gluten free, use certified gluten free breadcrumbs.
03 -
  • Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra depth
  • For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce
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