Ingredients:

For the Pumpkin Meatballs:

1 lb ground turkey or pork

1 cup canned pumpkin puree

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 large egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried sage

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Olive oil, for baking

For the Sage Brown Butter Sauce:

1/2 cup unsalted butter

8-10 fresh sage leaves

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Make the Pumpkin Meatballs:

In a large bowl, combine ground turkey or pork, pumpkin puree, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, dried sage, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.

Mix the ingredients until well combined. Be careful not to overmix, as it can make the meatballs dense.

3. Shape the Meatballs:

With clean hands, shape the mixture into meatballs of your desired size and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

4. Bake the Meatballs:

Drizzle the meatballs with a bit of olive oil.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.

5. Make the Sage Brown Butter Sauce:

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

Add fresh sage leaves to the melted butter and let them cook until crispy, about 2-3 minutes.

Once the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma, remove the pan from heat. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

6. Coat the Meatballs:

Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to the pan with the sage brown butter sauce. Gently toss the meatballs to coat them in the flavorful sauce.

7. Serve:

Arrange the pumpkin meatballs on a serving platter. Spoon some of the sage brown butter sauce over the top.

Optionally, garnish with additional grated Parmesan and fresh sage leaves.

This pumpkin meatball recipe with sage brown butter sauce is a delightful fall-inspired dish that brings warmth and richness to your table. Enjoy these flavorful meatballs as an appetizer, main course, or as a unique addition to your holiday spread!