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Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce

Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce
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Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce is a heartwarming dish that beautifully blends savory turkey meatballs with a creamy pumpkin sage sauce. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this recipe captures the essence of autumn with its rich flavors and comforting textures. Whether served over your favorite pasta, nestled in a bed of sautéed vegetables, or simply enjoyed on their own, these meatballs are bound to impress everyone around the dinner table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs (or panko breadcrumbs)
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup finely minced onion
  • 4 garlic cloves, pressed through garlic press
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 large whole egg plus 1 yolk
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Olive oil or avocado oil, for brushing over top and lightly frying
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely minced onion
  • 6 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 (15 ounce) can plus 1 cup organic pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to your taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, soak breadcrumbs in milk for 2–3 minutes. Add onion, garlic, sage, parsley, Italian seasoning, parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
  2. Gently fold in ground turkey until just mixed; form into meatballs and chill for 20–25 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear meatballs until browned and cooked through.
  4. For the sauce, sauté onion in ghee and olive oil, add garlic and Italian seasoning, then stir in pumpkin puree and chicken stock until smooth.
  5. Simmer briefly before whisking in parmesan cheese and cream.
  6. Combine meatballs with sauce to warm through before serving.

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