Best 9 Italian Stew With Spinach Dumplings Recipes

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Italian stew with spinach dumplings is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This classic Italian dish is made with a combination of tender beef, vegetables, and a rich tomato-based broth. The addition of spinach dumplings takes this stew to the next level, adding a delightful pop of color and a delicate flavor. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating the perfect Italian stew with spinach dumplings, ensuring that you can enjoy this delicious and comforting dish in the comfort of your own home.

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ITALIAN STEW WITH SPINACH DUMPLINGS



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Savor hot and hearty dumplings Italian style, with spinach and beefy red sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 jar (26 oz) primavera spaghetti sauce
1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup water
2 cups Bisquick Heart Smart® or Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
  • In medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix, spinach, cheese and milk until soft dough forms. Drop dough by 10 spoonfuls onto hot spaghetti mixture.
  • Cook uncovered over low heat 10 minutes. Cover; cook 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1850 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 1 g

BONNIE'S ITALIAN STEW



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Bonnie is a lady I met in Pittsburgh, PA and this recipe is based on her enthusiastic description of a family favorite passed down to her. It's meat and potatoes Italian style - meatballs and potatoes in red sauce with green beans. YUM-O! Bonnie cooks the meatballs as dumplings in in sauce. I brown mine a bit in the oven first to make them a little more stable for a make ahead meal - they won't break up as easily with a crust on them when you reheat them.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Whole milk, enough to just cover bread
Two 1-inch slices good-quality white bread, crust trimmed
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
About 1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese or Parmigiano-Reggiano
About 3 tablespoons EVOO
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 to 3 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
1 large egg
A generous handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil cooking spray
2 tablespoons EVOO, plus more for serving
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 medium onions, chopped1 fresh bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 to 2 cups beef stock
Two 28-ounce cans Italian tomatoes
A handful fresh basil leaves, torn
2 pounds small to medium white or red skinned potatoes, cubed
12 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds on an angle
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or pecorino cheese for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • For the meatballs:
  • Pour the milk over bread and soak to soften.
  • Place the meat in a mixing bowl and add the cheese, EVOO, fennel, crushed red pepper, garlic, egg, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Squeeze the excess milk from the bread and crumble into crumbs as you add it to the meat. Combine the meatball mix and roll into 2-inch balls. Place the meatballs on nonstick baking sheet sprayed with olive oil spray and roast until browned but not fully cooked, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • For the stew:
  • Meanwhile, heat the EVOO in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions and bay, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes. Then add the tomato paste and stir until fragrant. Add the beef stock and tomatoes, then break up the tomatoes with a potato masher. Add the basil, potatoes and meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat back to medium, partially cover and cook 10 minutes. Add the green beans and cook 7 to 8 minutes more.
  • Serve, or cool completely and store for make-ahead meal. Reheat over a medium-low flame, partially covered, stirring occasionally (or reheat in a 325 degree F oven) until sauce is bubbly.
  • To serve, top shallow bowls of stew with cheese and an extra drizzle of EVOO.

NORTHERN ITALIAN BEEF STEW



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This hearty beef and vegetable stew that can be made in the slow-cooker is a family favorite. It is also the backbone for an excellent beef soup, if you actually find yourself with leftovers.

Provided by Karen Barris Calabro

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 4h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds lean top round, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 large sweet onions, diced
2 cups large chunks of celery
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into large rounds
1 pound crimini mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cups dry red wine
4 large tomatoes, chopped
1 ½ pounds red potatoes (such as Red Bliss), cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon dried sage
1 quart beef stock
2 cups tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in batches in hot oil until browned completely, about 5 minutes per batch. Remove browned beef cubes to a plate lined with paper towels, keeping skillet over heat and retaining the beef drippings.
  • Cook and stir onion, celery, and carrots in the retained beef drippings until just softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir mushrooms and garlic into the onion mixture.
  • Pour red wine into the pan; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Continue cooking the mixture until the wine evaporates, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir tomatoes into the mixture.
  • Return beef to skillet with potatoes, basil, thyme, marjoram, and sage. Pour beef stock and tomato sauce over the mixture. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer until the beef is very tender and the sauce is thick, 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 49.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 500.5 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

SPINACH DUMPLINGS



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"I've been making these green dumplings - 'gnocchi verdi' in Italian - since the 1970's," reports Gail Sykora from Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. "They're a great side dish for most any meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
6 tablespoons butter
3 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup ricotta cheese
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 eggs, beaten
3 quarts water
3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
TOPPING:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add spinach; cook and stir over medium heat until the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir in ricotta; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add 3/4 cup of flour, Parmesan cheese and garlic salt. Cool for 5 minutes. , Stir in eggs; mix well. Place remaining flour in bowl. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into flour; roll gently to coat and shape each into an oval. , In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil; reduce heat. Add a third of the dumplings at a time, simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a dumpling comes out clean. Remove with a slotted spoon; keep warm. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1017mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHICKEN STEW WITH DUMPLINGS



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I've been dying to do a chicken and dumpling dish for a while. Could there be a better time than winter for a true comfort dish?

Provided by 2ND COURSE

Categories     Chicken Stew

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (3 pound) rotisserie chicken
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
2 ribs celery, sliced thin
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¾ pound new potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
¾ cup milk, or more as needed
2 tablespoons dried dill

Steps:

  • De-bone chicken and cut into chunks or shred. Set aside.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir onion and celery until soft, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons flour and whisk continuously to make a thick roux, about 2 minutes. Slowly pour in chicken broth, whisking to remove any lumps. Add 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, basil, thyme, potatoes, and mixed vegetable. Cover and cook the stew over medium heat until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in chicken meat and continue to simmer.
  • Meanwhile, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; cut in 3 tablespoons butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk and dill. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough into the simmering stew. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cover and cook until the dumplings are tender, 8 to 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 95.9 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1161.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

ITALIAN SPINACH DUMPLING STEW



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Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons oils, if desired
1 (32-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (4 1/2-ounce) jar sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons purchased creamy garlic or creamy Italian dressing
1/4 cup water
DUMPLINGS
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen cut leaf spinach (from 1-lb. pkg.), thawed, squeezed to drain
1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons oils
1 egg
1/4 to 1/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • In large skillet, brown ground beef in oil until thoroughly cooked drain. Add spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, salad dressing and water mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat simmer while preparing dumplings, stirring occasionally.In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt blend well. In small bowl, combine spinach, cheese, 2 tablespoons oil, egg and 1/4 cup milk mix well. Add to dry ingredients stir until dry ingredients are just moistened, adding more milk if necessary to form a soft dough. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto hot stew mixture. Cover tightly. Simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until dumplings are fluffy and no longer doughy on bottom.HIGH ALTITUDE - Above 3,500 feet: Prepare as directed above. Simmer dumplings 17 to 22 minutes.Nutrition Per Serving: Calories 560 Protein 23g Carbohydrate 44g Fat 32g Sodium 1205mgFrom "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

SAVORY ITALIAN STEW



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My niece shared this recipe with me, and whenever I've served it, I get requests for the recipe. The sausage, tortellini, tomatoes, zucchini and herbs make it different from typical stews featuring meat and potatoes. It's a hearty one-dish meal that's simple to prepare.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 small zucchini, sliced
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender. Drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrot, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. , Gently stir in the tortellini, zucchini, green pepper and parsley. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 919mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

ITALIAN SPINACH DUMPLING & GROUND BEEF STEW



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Make and share this Italian Spinach Dumpling & Ground Beef Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Stew

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons oil
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (any kind)
1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons creamy garlic dressing or 2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain
1/2 cup grated romano cheese or 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons oil
1 egg
1/4-1/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • In large skillet, brown ground beef in 2 tablespoons of oil; drain.
  • Add spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, salad dressing, and water; mix well.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, simmer while preparing dumplings, stirring occasionally.
  • In medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; blend well.
  • In small bowl, combine spinach, cheese, 2 tablespoons of oil, egg and 1/4 cup of milk; mix well.
  • Add to dry ingredients; stir until just moistened, adding more milk if necessary to form a soft dough.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto hot stew mixture.
  • Cover tightly.
  • Simmer 12-15 minutes or until the dumplings are fluffy and no longer doughy on bottom.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.7, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 726.7, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 8, Protein 22.9

ITALIAN STEW WITH SPINACH DUMPLINGS



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I just got this in my Bisquick newsletter - quick throw-together weeknight meal for a little different use of jarred spaghetti sauce.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean ground beef (at least 80%)
1 (26 ounce) jar primavera spaghetti sauce
1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar Green Giant sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup water
2 cups Bisquick, heart smart or 2 cups original Bisquick baking mix
1/4 cup green giant frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
  • In medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix, spinach, cheese and milk until soft dough forms. Drop dough by 10 spoonfuls onto hot spaghetti mixture.
  • Cook uncovered over low heat 10 minutes. Cover; cook 10 minutes longer.
  • High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Cook dumplings uncovered over low heat 10 minutes. Cover; cook 12 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658.1, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 84.7, Sodium 2032.9, Carbohydrate 63.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 25.1, Protein 35.7

Tips:

  • When choosing the type of meat for your stew, consider the cooking time and the desired texture. Beef and pork are good choices for stews that require longer cooking times, while chicken and seafood are better for quicker stews.
  • To enhance the flavor of your stew, brown the meat before adding it to the pot. This will create a rich, caramelized crust that will add depth and complexity to the stew's taste.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables in your stew. Root vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and parsnips are classic choices, but you can also add leafy greens like spinach or kale, or even fruits like apples or pears.
  • For a thicker stew, add a cornstarch or flour slurry to the pot. Be sure to whisk the slurry until it is smooth before adding it to the stew, to avoid lumps.
  • Season your stew to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. Some popular choices include garlic, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.

Conclusion:

Italian stew with spinach dumplings is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. With its tender meat, fresh vegetables, and fluffy dumplings, this stew is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this Italian stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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