Dinner

Amazing Keto Turkey Meatballs in Creamy Parmesan Sauce Recipe

ByCharlotte Montgomery December 21, 2025December 21, 2025

Introduction

These amazing keto turkey meatballs are tender and flavorful, cooked to perfection in a creamy Parmesan sauce. This dish is a satisfying low-carb meal that’s simple to prepare and sure to please the whole family.

The image shows a black cast iron pan filled with about fifteen meatballs covered in a thick creamy sauce. The sauce is light yellow with a smooth texture and sprinkled with small green herbs and some grated cheese. The meatballs are golden brown with a slightly crispy outside and are spaced evenly across the sauce. The pan sits on a dark wooden table with a white marbled texture underneath. To the side, there is a wooden cutting board with a wedge of cheese and some cheese shavings. A wooden spatula with two handles rests beside the pan. The photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic (minced or powder)
2 teaspoons parsley
1 3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese (cut from the block)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Oil for cooking

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven on the broil setting.
Step 2: In a bowl, combine ground turkey with egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic, and parsley. The mixture will be sticky; oil your hands to make rolling easier.
Step 3: Roll the mixture into meatballs about the size of a quarter in diameter but thick enough to cook through properly. You should get around 15 meatballs.
Step 4: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs without crowding the pan—cook in batches if necessary. Brown the meatballs on all sides until fully cooked.
Step 5: Remove meatballs from the skillet and reduce heat to low-medium. Drain excess grease, then add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir gently and let the sauce simmer until thickened and creamy.
Step 6: Return meatballs to the sauce, then place the skillet or transfer to an oven-safe dish and broil just enough to brown the tops slightly. Remove from oven, garnish with parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Let cool slightly before serving.

Tips & Variations

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and smooth sauce texture.
Try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat mixture for a subtle spicy kick.
If you don’t have a broiler-safe skillet, transfer meatballs and sauce to an oven-safe dish before broiling.
Serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice to keep it keto-friendly.

Storage

Store leftover meatballs and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the cream sauce from separating. Avoid microwave reheating for best texture.

How to Serve

The image shows a black cast iron pan filled with around fourteen browned meatballs sitting in a thick, creamy yellow sauce with some browned spots on top. The sauce is sprinkled with small bits of green herbs scattered across the surface. The pan rests on a wooden table featuring a white cloth napkin on the upper left side. On the table's right side, a wooden cutting board holds a wedge of pale yellow cheese with some cheese shavings scattered nearby. Next to the cutting board are two wooden cooking utensils. The background is a white marbled texture. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use ground chicken instead of turkey?

Yes, ground chicken works well as a substitute and will yield similarly tender meatballs in this recipe.

How do I know the meatballs are fully cooked?

Cook the meatballs until they are browned on all sides and no longer pink in the center. Using a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).