# What You'll Need:
→ Turkey Meatballs
01 - 1 pound 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 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Pumpkin Sage Sauce
09 - 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
10 - 1 cup chicken broth
11 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
12 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried sage)
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
17 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Optional for Serving
18 - Cooked pasta or rice
19 - Extra Parmesan cheese
20 - Fresh parsley, chopped
# Method Steps:
01 - Preheat the 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 incorporated.
03 - Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake meatballs 20 to 25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pumpkin puree and chicken broth, stirring to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer.
06 - Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, sage, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
07 - Add the baked meatballs to the skillet, gently turning to coat with sauce.
08 - Simmer meatballs in the sauce for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
09 - Serve meatballs and sauce over pasta or rice, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.
