Best 6 Meatballs With Creamy Spinach Sauce Recipes

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Meatballs with creamy spinach sauce is a dish made from meatballs served in a creamy spinach sauce. The combination of juicy and flavorful meatballs and creamy spinach sauce is a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion. With so many variations of this classic dish, finding the perfect recipe can be a daunting task. This guide will provide you with all the information you need to know about meatballs with creamy spinach sauce, including tips for choosing the best ingredients, cooking methods, and serving suggestions.

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MEATBALL & CREAMED SPINACH SKILLET



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Spaghetti and meatballs is a no-brainer, but pairing meatballs with a pile of creamed spinach topped with marinara and cheese is a flavorful twist. Pick your favorite frozen meatballs--beef, chicken or veggie--for this healthy dinner recipe.

Provided by Carolyn Malcoun

Categories     Healthy Tomato Sauce Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces frozen meatballs
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 6-ounce package frozen chopped spinach
2 tablespoons white whole-wheat flour
1 cup reduced-fat milk
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups low-sodium marinara (see Tip), heated
4 ounces sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded or torn into pieces

Steps:

  • Prepare meatballs according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, broiler-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until thawed, 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and stir to combine. Add milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in pepper and nutmeg.
  • Nestle the cooked meatballs into the creamed spinach. Drizzle with marinara and scatter mozzarella on top.
  • Position rack in upper third of oven and turn broiler to high. Broil the casserole until the cheese is browning in spots, 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 497.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

MEATBALLS WITH CREAM SAUCE



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I get raves from my husband and even our three fussy children when I serve these satisfying meatballs with mashed potatoes. The savory cream sauce gives a tasty new twist to meatballs and always makes a memorable meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
CREAM SAUCE:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, oats, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Roll in flour, shaking off excess. , Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10 minutes. Turn meatballs; bake 12-15 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink. , Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour, thyme, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Drain meatballs on paper towels; transfer to a serving dish. Serve with sauce; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 874mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SWEDISH MEATBALLS WITH CREAMY DILL SAUCE



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There are many versions of Swedish meatballs, and this is the way we like ours. They're juicy, tender, and flavorful in a creamy and rich sauce. We enjoy them over mashed potatoes or buttered noodles and served with lingonberry sauce or cranberry sauce.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

cooking spray
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
¾ cup milk
1 pound lean ground beef
½ pound lean ground pork
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup finely chopped celery
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a baking rack on top. Spray the baking rack with cooking spray.
  • Combine bread crumbs and milk in a large bowl. Allow bread crumbs to soak up the milk for about 10 minutes. Mix in ground beef, ground pork, onion, parsley, celery, egg, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper until combined; mixture will be fairly wet. Shape into 36 meatballs with a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop. Place meatballs on the prepared baking rack.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 18 minutes.
  • While the meatballs are baking, melt butter for sauce in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Cook, stirring often, until slightly thickened, about 12 minutes.
  • Remove meatballs from the oven and add to the sauce mixture. Simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in sour cream, dill, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 133.1 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 856.3 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

ITALIAN MEATBALLS IN SPINACH CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Italian Meatballs in Spinach Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by crymara

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

35 -40 frozen italian meatballs
1 cup frozen spinach, cut up
1 cup beef stock
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon dried dill
1 tablespoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Place frozen meatballs in bottom of round casserole.
  • Sprinkle frozen spinach on top of meatballs.
  • Whisk beefstock, sourcream, dill, cumin, lemon juice, salt and cornstarch together in seperate bowl.
  • Pour over meatballs, cover and bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until done.
  • Stir halfway through cooking and take off lid to thicken sauce.
  • Serve over rice or egg noodles.
  • Add extra sourcream after cooking if you like a stroganoffy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.1, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 389.4, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 3.6

MEATBALLS WITH CREAMY SPINACH SAUCE



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Make and share this Meatballs With Creamy Spinach Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Veal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
500 g veal mince
2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
100 g feta, crumbled
1 egg, lightly beaten
250 g frozen spinach, thawed, drained, squeezed dry, chopped
25 g butter
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 cups cream
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion, pine nuts and garlic. Cook stirring often, until the onion is soft. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool slightly.
  • Add the mince, basil, breadcrumbs, lemon rind cheeses and egg.
  • Mix (with your hands) until well combined.
  • Roll 2 tablespoons mixture into balls, place on a tray, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining oil in the pan, add the meatballs and cook turning gently occasionally until browned all over and cooked through.
  • To make the spinach sauce, melt the butter in a pan, add the green onions and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
  • Add the spinach and cream and bring to the boil. Cook for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened then transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
  • Season to taste with black pepper.
  • Serve the meatballs on mash or egg noodles with spinach sauce spooned over.

SPINACH DIP-STUFFED MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Spinach Dip-stuffed Meatballs Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cream cheese, spinach, garlic powder, shredded mozzarella cheese, ground beef, ground pork, egg, parsley, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, marinara sauce, fettuccine

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 oz cream cheese
¼ cup spinach, cooked
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ lb ground beef
½ lb ground pork
1 egg
½ cup parsley
½ cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 cups marinara sauce
½ lb fettuccine, cooked, or your favorite long pasta

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, spinach, garlic powder, and mozzarella until smooth.
  • Mix ground beef, pork, egg, parsley, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
  • Take a golf ball-sized handful of the meatball mixture and press it flat in the palm of your hand.
  • Place a spoonful of the spinach dip in the center of the meat and fold the edges over the dip, sealing it and rolling into a ball.
  • Repeat with the remaining meat and dip.
  • In a pan over medium-high heat, sear meatballs for about a minute, then flip.
  • Add the marinara sauce and mix.
  • Cook for about 15 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and sauce is thick.
  • Serve with fettuccine.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 979 calories, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 51 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 55 grams, Sugar 9 grams

Tips:

  • For a lighter sauce, use low-fat or nonfat milk instead of heavy cream.
  • To make the sauce even creamier, add a tablespoon of sour cream or cream cheese.
  • If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach. Just thaw it and squeeze out the excess water before using.
  • You can add other vegetables to the sauce, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers.
  • Serve the meatballs with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Meatballs with Creamy Spinach Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The meatballs are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and rich. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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