Moms Italian Spinach Recipes

MAMA'S ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the beef, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil and onion. Shape mixture into 3/4-inch balls and set aside.
• In a large stockpot heat chicken broth to boiling; stir in the spinach, pasta, carrot and meatballs. Return to boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently, at a slow boil for 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente, and meatballs are no longer pink inside. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

BEST SPINACH APPETIZER RECIPE | MOM'S SPINACH CRESCENTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In large saucepan, spray inside with cooking spray (including the sides).
• Melt Velveeta cheese and garlic over low heat until smooth.
• Stir in spinach until mixed well. Add breadcrumbs and stir until well-blended. Remove from heat.
• Open 1 can of crescents rolls, separate the triangles. (I put the can in the freezer for a few minutes for a firmer dough). Using a butter knife, cut each triangle length-wise in half.
• Spoon a heaping teaspoon of the spinach mixture on the widest part of a crescent triangle. Roll up.
• Repeat for all dough triangles, including 2nd can of crescent rolls.
• Place spinach crescents on greased cookie sheet.
• Bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown.

MOM'S ITALIAN TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• Cook and stir sausage in a large saucepan over medium heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until mushrooms and onion are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Mix tomatoes with juice, red wine, beef bouillon, basil, and pepper into sausage mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover saucepan, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 15 minutes. Bring liquid to a boil and add tortellini; cook until pasta is heated through, about 12 minutes.
• Stir zucchini into soup and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove soup from heat and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

ITALIAN SAUTEED SPINACH AND SPINACH WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• For the Fried Italian Sauteed Spinach:
• In a large frying pan, add the oil and place the wet-washed spinach in the frying pan before it gets hot to avoid splattering.
• Saute the spinach adding salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste until it's wilted.
• This takes around 5 to 8 minutes.
• If it's not as tender as you prefer your spinach softer, just add more broth or water and continue to saute the spinach until the desired doneness.
• Bonus Recipe
• Brussels Sprouts and Sauteed Spinach Recipe
• 1/4 pound chopped prosciutto or ham
• 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts thinly sliced
• 2 cup fresh spinach
• 2 cloves fresh minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• coarsely ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds or pumpkin seeds for allergies
• 1 tablespoon good grade balsamic vinegar
• Optional Topping: Italian flavored bread crumbs mixed with Pecorino Romano Cheese.
• In a large nonstick saucepan, cook and stir prosciutto in olive oil for 3 minutes until crisp.
• Remove from heat drain on a paper towel.
• Add butter to drippings in the pan, add brussels sprouts, spinach, and garlic, salt, pepper cook and stir until they are tender.
• Stir in the broth, boil.
• Cook around 25 minutes or until the sprouts are tender, stir in walnuts, balsamic vinegar, and top with prosciutto.
• Topping is optional: sprinkle with Pecorino Romano Cheese mixed with Italian flavored Bread Crumbs.

MOM'S ITALIAN SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium heat.
• Add oil and garlic. Saute garlic in oil for a minute or two. Do not burn.
• Add spinach to skillet. Toss well to combine. Continue to stir frequently so that all spinach becomes wilted.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour mixture into serving dish, and top immediately with parmesan cheese.
• Serve.

LUNCH LADIES CREAMY ITALIAN SPINACH

Steps:

• With kitchen shears cut raw bacon into small pieces and fry until crispy but not burned, drain well on paper towels.
• Place spinach in a large corning ware type bowl that is micro-wave safe.
• Add bacon, sour cream, cheese and seasonings to the spinach stir well to combine.
• Heat covered in a microwave oven for 3 minutes. Remove from microwave and stir well. Heat for additional 2 minutes.
• OPTION: For a nicer presentation, after microwaving sprinkle parmesan cheese over top of the spinach and place in 350*F oven for about ten minutes or until cheese is melted and beginning to brown.