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.

Kimberly A Doble
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This was a great recipe! The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Raheem Farrukh
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I would prefer a simpler recipe with fewer ingredients.


Ryan Mugambi
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Lakmali Samarasinghe
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This was the best meatball recipe I've ever tried! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Diamond Roblox Boy
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again, but I would cook the meatballs for a shorter amount of time.


Asad Ulla
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great! I would definitely make this again.


Au Pair
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The meatballs were perfect! They were cooked through but still moist and tender. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Navjot Singh
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I would add more spices to the meatballs and sauce next time.


Alc Tel
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The meatballs were delicious and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Mohson Khan
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This was so easy to make and it turned out great! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Barbara Figueroa
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this again, but I would add more moisture to the meatballs.


Trisha Stivenson
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Ya malam Ya malam
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The meatballs were tender and flavorful, and the creamy spinach sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again!


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