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Spinach and Ricotta Balls
Origin: Italian
Ingredients:

2 cups cooked spinach, well drained and chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 pound ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups COLAVITA Marinara Sauce
3 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese


Preparation:

In a large bowl combine the spinach, egg,  ricotta, parmesan, salt and pepper.  Mix well.  Shape into balls (1 heaping tablespoon of the mixture); roll each in flour and drop (about 5 at a time) into 3 quarts of boiling water.  When the balls float to the top, boil for 5 minutes.  Lift balls out gently with a slotted spoon; place in a serving dish.  Repeat until all the balls have been cooked.  Heat the marinara sauce and pour over, sprinkle with additional cheese.  Makes 4 servings
Per serving: 282 Calories (47.1% from fat); 15g Fat (8g Sat, 5g Mono, 1g Poly); 18g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 93mg Cholesterol; 1037mg Sodium.  Food Exchanges: 1 Grain (Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat.