Categories: Meals

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
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 11/2 cups low-sodium marinara (see Tip), heated
• 4 ounces sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded or torn into pieces

Directions

1. Prepare meatballs according to package directions.

2. 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.

3. Nestle the cooked meatballs into the creamed spinach. Drizzle with marinara and scatter mozzarella on top.

4. 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.

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