A Keto/Low Carb Re-do of one of my favorite Rachael Ray recipes. Tender turkey meatballs with fresh spinach and a cheese sauce to die for!
Servings
Prep Time
4people
20minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4people
20minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
1.3 poundsground turkey1 package
2cupspacked fresh spinachPut in food processor and pulse until finely chopped
1medium diced onion dividedset aside 3 Tb for the sauce
3garlic cloves minced
1egg
1/4cupheavy cream
1/2cupParmesan cheese
1/2cupshelled pistachiosGrind in food processor until they are fine crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce
3Tbdiced oniontaken from the one onion for meatball batter
2Tbbutter
1 1/2 cupsheavy cream
1cupchicken stock
110 oz Bag of shredded Italian cheese
1/2tspfreshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
For the Meatballs
Preheat oven to 400.
Place turkey in a bowl and make a well in the middle of it. Add the spinach, all but 3 tablespoons of the onion, garlic, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup heavy cream, ground pistachios, grated Parmesan and a pinch of kosher 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 for 30 minutes, or until cooked through.
For the Sauce
While meatballs 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 add 1 1/2 cups cream. Bring to a bubbly simmer and let cream thicken for about 4 minutes. Add 1 cup stock. Bring liquid up to a boil then stir in shredded Italian cheeses. Season the sauce with salt, pepper and nutmeg, turn heat to lowest setting until meatballs are done cooking.
Top meatballs with sauce and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Keto Florentine Meatballs with Cheese Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 907Calories from Fat 693
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 77g118%
Saturated Fat 37g185%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 20g
Cholesterol 290mg97%
Sodium 914mg38%
Potassium 470mg13%
Total Carbohydrates 13g4%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 2g
Protein 48g96%
Vitamin A71%
Vitamin C10%
Calcium47%
Iron22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.