Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; brown the meatballs for about 5 minutes.
- Remove meatballs and sauté chopped onions until translucent (3–4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to boil then reduce to simmer.
- Return meatballs and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach; cook until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg