Florentine Meatballs

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: 30-Minute Bargains

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (254)

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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 box frozen spinach, defrosted in the microwave
1 1/3 pound (1 package) ground turkey breast
1 medium onion, finely chopped, divided
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups milk, divided
3/4 cup bread crumbs, 3 handfuls
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, 2 palm fulls
Coarse salt and black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
1 (10-ounce) sack shredded provolone or blend of Italian cheeses, available on dairy aisle
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, eyeball it
1/4 cup parsley leaves, chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Wring defrosted spinach dry in a clean kitchen towel. Place turkey in a bowl and make a well in the middle of it. Add the spinach, all but 3 tablespoons of the onion, all of the garlic, 1 large egg, about 1/4 cup milk, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan, salt and pepper. Mix well. Form into 12 large balls and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Arrange on a nonstick cookie sheet and roast 20 minutes, or until cooked through.

While balls are in the oven, heat a small sauce pot over medium heat. Add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. Melt butter, add remaining finely chopped onion and cook 2 minutes then whisk in flour. Cook flour 1 minute, then whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk and 1 cup stock. Bring liquid up to a boil then stir in shredded provolone or blended Italian cheeses. Season the sauce with salt, pepper and nutmeg, turn heat to lowest setting.

Place 3 balls on dinner plates and top with sauce, garnish with parsley.

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Mel Norfolk, VA 11-13-2009
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OUT OF THIS WORLD
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These meatballs are OUT OF THIS WORLD delicious!!!! I followed the recipe exactly and my family went crazy; even my picky 15... year old son. They are so good you really don't need a sauce. Very moist and just delicious. I've told my friends that they need to try this recipe. Love you Rachel !Read more
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Mary Philadelphia, PA 08-13-2009
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Yum-O!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was absolutely easy to make and delicicious! This is a great way to sneak veggies into things your kids already... love to eat, too! I NEVER eat spinach and yet I found these meatballs to be so tasty! I really can;t say enough good things about them. Thanks Rachael, for another awesome recipe! Read more
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cecilia kingwood, TX 08-12-2009
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you will be pleased
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

excellent recipy,healty,easy to make.I made this as hamburgers patties and it worked well.Thanks Rachel
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Ash Kapolei, HI 05-08-2009
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will make again and again
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

got this recipe out of the "365 day" cookbook and it only took 20 minutes. it makes a LOT, but they were so good they didn't... last longRead more
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Cassandra Canton, OH 02-16-2009
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Best Recipe ever!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

When I first made this it was my very first attempt at making meatballs and it turned out great. I make this dish at least 10... times a year, and I never get tired of it.Read more
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null null, null 09-29-2008
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Easy and Tasty
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made these many times now and am always asked for the recipe. I don't feel they are bland but subtly flavorfull. I... usually don't make the sauce because it honestly isn't necessary. Save energy and double the recipe and freeze the extras for a quick meal later. Read more