Pumpkin meatballs are an easy recipe to prepare. They do not contain potatoes and are cooked in a pan. We can eat them as a main course, but if we make them smaller they can also be served as an appetizer or at buffets. I’m sure everyone will like them, they have a very delicate flavor and are incredibly soft.

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Difficulty: Easy
Cost: Inexpensive
Preparation time: 30 Minutes
Portions: 4 servings
Cooking methods: Boiling, Frying
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients for the pumpkin meatballs cooked in a pan

1.1 lbs delica pumpkin (or butternut – weight of the flesh)
1 cup breadcrumbs
1.8 oz grated parmesan
1.8 oz pecorino romano (grated)
1 egg
8 leaves sage (chopped)
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
as needed peanut oil (for cooking)
as needed breadcrumbs (for coating)

Tools

1 Food Processor Bimby TM31 – TM5 – TM6
1 Microwave Oven
1 Bowl
1 Pan
1 Fork
1 Knife

Preparation of the pumpkin meatballs cooked in a pan

Let’s start by taking the pumpkin and cleaning it, we need to cut the skin and remove the inner strings and seeds, then cut it into pieces and cook it. Now we can choose whether to use THE BIMBY: Place 500g of water in the bowl, close with the lid, and place the Varoma on top with the pumpkin pieces. Then cook for 25 minutes at Varoma speed 1. Set aside to cool. Empty and dry the bowl.
Or WITHOUT BIMBY: Steam the pumpkin using the microwave, pressure cooker or a pot. (I used the microwave with “steam” cooking for 5 minutes) Let cool slightly.
Or you can bake it in the oven, at 392°F static for 30 minutes. Check the cooking using a fork. If it goes through the pumpkin without much effort, it’s ready. Then let it cool slightly.
1 – Pour the cooked pumpkin cubes into a bowl and mash them with a fork to make a puree.
2 – Now add the breadcrumbs, pecorino, parmesan, and the egg
3 – Then add the chopped sage leaves, salt, and pepper.
4 – Mix everything well by hand until you get a soft and compact mixture. If needed, add more breadcrumbs.
5 – Now we can start forming our meatballs, then pass them one by one in the breadcrumbs.
6 – When they are ready, place a pan with some oil on the stove (not too much, they should not be deep-fried – see photo!!!) and cook them, turning them often. They must brown on both sides.
Once cooked, place them on a plate covered with absorbent paper. Lightly salt them and serve immediately! Freshly made, and still warm, they are delicious!