Meatballs With Creamy Spinach Sauce

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A magazine find that i haven't tried yet. I love the ingredients though and plan to try it soon.

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Steps

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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.

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Add the onion , pine nuts and garlic.

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Cook stirring often , until the onion is soft.

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Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool slightly.

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Add the mince , basil , breadcrumbs , lemon rind cheeses and egg.

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Mix until well combined.

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Roll 2 tablespoons mixture into balls , place on a tray , cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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Heat the remaining oil in the pan , add the meatballs and cook turning gently occasionally until browned all over and cooked through.

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To make the spinach sauce , melt the butter in a pan , add the green onions and cook , stirring for 1 minute.

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Add the spinach and cream and bring to the boil.

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Cook for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened then transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.

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Season to taste with black pepper.

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Serve the meatballs on mash or egg noodles with spinach sauce spooned over.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onion, pine nuts, garlic cloves, veal mince, basil, fresh breadcrumb, lemon rind, parmesan cheese, feta, egg, frozen spinach, butter, green onions, cream, fresh ground black pepper