Florentine Meatballs
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Florentine Meatballs
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My Florentine meatballs are made with Italian-style meatballs, spinach, and cheese. I picked up all of the main ingredients from Albertsons®!
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Italian meatballs
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 yellow onion minced, medium
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt divided
- 1 tsp black pepper ground
- 1 tsp berbere spice blend (optional)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half and half Lucerne® brand
- 8 oz cream cheese cut into 8 chunks, room temp, Lucerne brand
- 10 ounce spinach thawed, frozen; Signature SELECT® brand
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese grated, Lucerne® brand
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat add the oil and brown the meatballs on all sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and saute the onions for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and season with salt, pepper and berbere. Cook for another 3 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
- Sprinkle the flour over top of onions and stir. Continue cooking over low heat for 2 minutes.
- Add the half an half and cook until boiling. Add the cream cheese and mozzarella, stirring to melt and sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the drained spinach, stir to combine.
- Add the cooked meatballs, spooning sauce over top and cover. Turn heat to Low and cook 3 minutes. Serve as is or over steamed rice, pasta or potatoes of choice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
751kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
59g
(91%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
181mg
(60%)
Sodium
1147mg
(48%)
Potassium
942mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
9336IU
(187%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
406mg
(41%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 751 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 751kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 59g | 91% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1147mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 942mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 9336IU | 187% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 406mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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