MEATBALLS WITH SPINACH AND MARINARA

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This is the easiest of easy meals. Low carb, quick and cheesy. I like the Mezzetta basil and whole garlic because the cloves are delicious little nuggets. There is a local grocery store that makes their own meatballs, so I like to use those. Aidell's also makes really good chicken meatballs. You could certainly serve this with...

Provided by Jennifer H

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

olive oil
8-10 chicken meatballs
1 jar(s) 16.25 oz mezzetta pasta sauce
5 oz fresh spinach
1 c shredded mozzarella

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • 2. Add oil to an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned on each side. Or as well as you can brown each side of a round object.... Cook 'em roughly 8-10 minutes.
  • 3. Add pasta sauce to the skillet, coating the meatballs. Place into the oven and roast for 10-12 minutes.
  • 4. Put spinach leaves into a microwave safe bowl and add a few inches of water. Cover with wax paper and cook at 2 minutes intervals, stirring after each, to wilt the spinach. When wilted, drain.
  • 5. When meatballs are finished, remove each meatball using tongs to a plate or bowl. Add spinach, stirring to incorporate. Replace meatballs and cover with grated mozzarella.
  • 6. Return skillet to oven until cheese melts, 5 minutes.

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