Super-Size Turkey Meatballs With Spinach and Cheese
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 17
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 2 1⁄2 lbs ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 3⁄4 cups milk
- 3⁄4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
- salt
- pepper
- extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces shredded italian-blend cheese
- 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1⁄4 cup chopped parsley
directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°. Wring the spinach dry in a clean kitchen towel. Place the ground turkey in a large bowl and make a well in the middle of the turkey. Add the spinach, half of the onion, the garlic, the egg, 1/4 cup of the milk, the bread crumbs and the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and season with salt and pepper. Mix until combined, then form the turkey mixture into 12 large balls, arrange on a nonstick baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and the butter to the pan. Melt the butter, add the remaining onion and cook for 2 minutes, then whisk in the flour. Cook for 1 minute, then whisk in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of milk and the broth. Bring the liquid to a boil, then stir in the provolone. Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper and the nutmeg.
- Place 3 turkey meatballs on each of 4 dinner plates and drizzle with the sauce; garnish with the parsley and serve.
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