Florentine Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 oz frozen spinach (or 1/2 canned )
1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
1 medium onion, finely chopped, divided
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large egg
1 cup milk , plus
2 tbsp milk (divided )
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4-1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese ( your preference)
1 tsp coarse salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 -2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling )
2 tbsp butter or 2 tbsp margarine
2 tbsp flour
1 cup chicken stock
5 -6 oz provolone cheese (or italian blend )
1/4 tsp nutmeg, grated
1/4 cup parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions:

Preheat Oven to 400 degrees.
Defrost frozen Spinach. Wring or squeeze Spinach dry. (I use a serrated knife and place remaining frozen half in freezer bag.).
Place Turkey and Spinach in a bowl and work it until Spinach is evenly distributed.
Make a well in the middle of meat mixture
Add all but 3 T of Onion, chopped Garlic, Egg, and 2 T Milk, Bread Crumbs, Salt and Pepper.
Mix together well and form into 6-8 medium large meatballs.
Place on non-stick cookie sheet (I sprayed my reg sheet and it worked fine).
Roast for 20-25 minutes.
(Optional: Drizzle meatballs with Olive Oil to roast for a darker color. I didn't and mine looked fine).
SAUCE:.
While meatballs are roasting, heat a sm. sauce pan over medium heat. Drizzle (or 1 -1-1/2Tb)Olive Oil and 2 Tb Butter melt.
Add remaining finely chopped Onion and cook 2 minutes.
Whisk in Flour and cook another minute or so.
Whisk in Milk and Stock and bring to a boil over med-high heat.
Stir in shredded Cheese and stir until sauce thickens.
Season with a little Salt and Pepper, and Nutmeg.
Return heat to LOWEST setting.
Place Meatballs on plate and top with Cheese Sauce. Top with chopped Parsley (optional).
NOTE:.
(If you don't want to Finely chop onion, I'm sure Onion Powder would work. 1 to 1-1/4 tsp in Meatballs and 1/4 tsp in Sauce).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2484.67 Kcal (10403 kJ)
Calories from fat	1303.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	144.85g	223%
Cholesterol	801.03mg	267%
Sodium	6127.22mg	255%
Potassium	3378.52mg	72%
Total Carbs	90.59g	30%
Sugars	29.84g	119%
Dietary Fiber	13.09g	52%
Protein	214.33g	429%
Vitamin C	43.1mg	72%
Vitamin A	2.6mg	85%
Iron	16.5mg	92%
Calcium	2391.1mg	239%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	132.1 Kcal (553 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.7g	223%
Cholesterol	42.59mg	267%
Sodium	325.76mg	255%
Potassium	179.62mg	72%
Total Carbs	4.82g	30%
Sugars	1.59g	119%
Dietary Fiber	0.7g	52%
Protein	11.4g	429%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	72%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	85%
Iron	0.9mg	92%
Calcium	127.1mg	239%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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