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.

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