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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 the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for chilly autumn evenings. This delightful recipe combines juicy ground turkey meatballs with a creamy pumpkin sage sauce that envelops your taste buds in warmth and flavor. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these meatballs are easy to prepare and freeze beautifully for quick meals later on. The aromatic blend of fresh herbs and spices fills your home with an inviting scent, making it hard to resist asking for seconds. Serve them over pasta, gnocchi, or creamy mashed potatoes to create a family-friendly meal everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups fresh 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
  • 15 ounce can organic pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon chopped, fresh sage

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, soak fresh breadcrumbs in milk.
  2. Mix soaked breadcrumbs with minced onion, garlic, herbs, parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in ground turkey; avoid overmixing.
  4. Form into meatballs and chill for 25 minutes.
  5. Sear meatballs in olive oil until browned.
  6. For the sauce, sauté onion and garlic in ghee or butter, then stir in pumpkin puree and chicken stock; simmer.
  7. Add parmesan cheese, cream, maple syrup, and sage; whisk until smooth.
  8. Return meatballs to sauce to warm through before serving.

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