Florentine Meatballs

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F.

   Step 2

   Wring the defrosted spinach dry in a clean kitchen towel. Place the turkey in a large bowl and make a well in the center. Add the spinach, all but 3 tablespoons of the onions, all of the garlic, the egg, about 1/4 cup of the milk, the bread crumbs, grated Parm cheese, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 large balls and drizzle with EVOO. Arrange on a nonstick cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes.

   Step 3

   While the meatballs are in the oven, heat a small sauce pot over medium heat. Add a drizzle of EVOO and the butter. When the butter is melted, add the reserved 3 tablespoons of chopped onions and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then whisk in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of milk and the cup of stock. Bring to a boil, then stir in the shredded cheese. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg; turn the heat to the lowest setting and stir until the cheese melts. Keep warm.

   Step 4

   Place 3 meatballs on each dinner plate and top with sauce, then garnish with parsley.

2. Tidbit

   Step 5

   It’s easy to thaw a frozen spinach block in the microwave. Just throw it in on High for 5 minutes. Let it cool a bit before wringing out the liquid.