Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious dish combining meatballs with a creamy pumpkin sage sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form mixture into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and sage.
- Stir until well combined and heated through.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, use fresh herbs.
- Pair with pasta or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Meatballs, Pumpkin, Sage, Comfort Food