Meatball and Creamed Spinach Skillet
Date: Jun. 1st, 2019 - 1:00 PM
Ingredients
12 ounces frozen meatballs
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 – 6-ounce package frozen chopped spinach
2 tablespoons white whole-wheat flour
1 cup reduced-fat milk
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1½ cups low-sodium marinara, heated
4 ounces sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded or torn into pieces
Preparation
- Prepare meatballs according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, broiler-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until thawed, 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and stir to combine. Add milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in pepper and nutmeg.
- Nestle the cooked meatballs into the creamed spinach. Drizzle with marinara and scatter mozzarella on top.
- Position rack in upper third of oven and turn broiler to high. Broil the casserole until the cheese is browning in spots, 3 to 4 minutes.
