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European-Style Meatballs and Cavatappi
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European-Style Meatballs and Cavatappi

with Mushroom Sauce and Spinach

Difficulty: 2/3
European

Inspired by a classic beef stroganoff, this is anything but your average meatball recipe. Juicy bison meatballs are simmered in a lush and creamy sauce spiked with tangy cream cheese. Discover why these flavours are so beloved!

Allergens

Barley
Oats
Rye
Soy
Mustard
Wheat
Milk
Sesame
Gluten

Utensils

Large Pot
Measuring Spoons
Large Bowl
Large Non-Stick Pan
Measuring Cups
Colander

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New
Date-night
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Ingredients
Lean Ground Bison

Lean Ground Bison

250 g

Cavatappi

Cavatappi

170 g

Mushrooms

Mushrooms

227 g

Baby Spinach

Baby Spinach

56 g

Garlic, cloves

Garlic, cloves

2 unit

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

0.25 cup

Beef Broth Concentrate

Beef Broth Concentrate

2 unit

Cream Cheese

Cream Cheese

43 g

Italian Breadcrumbs

Italian Breadcrumbs

2 tbsp

Milk

Milk

2 tbsp

Butter

Butter

2 tbsp

Oil

Oil

1 tbsp

Salt

Salt

0.25 tsp

Pepper

Pepper

0.125 tsp

Dijon Mustard

Dijon Mustard

1.5 tsp

Cream Sauce Spice Blend

Cream Sauce Spice Blend

1 tbsp

Preparation
1
Prep

Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Add 10 cups water and 2 tsp salt to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.Thinly slice mushrooms.Peel, then mince or grate garlic.Roughly chop spinach.

2
Form meatballs

Add Dijon, breadcrumbs and 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) milk to a large bowl. Stir to combine.Add bison, half of the Parmesan, half of the garlic and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt. Season with pepper, then combine. (TIP: If you prefer a firmer meatball, add an egg to mixture!).Roll into 10 equal-sized meatballs (20 meatballs for 4 ppl).

3
Cook pasta

Add cavatappi to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8-9 min.Reserve 1 1/2 cups (3 cups) pasta water, then drain and return cavatappi to the same pot, off heat.

4
Sear meatballs

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then meatballs. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden, 4-5 min. (NOTE: Don't overcrowd the pan; cook in 2 batches if needed.)Transfer to a plate. (NOTE: It’s okay if meatballs don't cook all the way through at this step.)Discard all but 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) fat from pan. Reheat the same pan over medium-high. Add 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) butter, then swirl the pan until butter is melted, 1 min.

5
Cook veggies and finish sauce

Add mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally to remove browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until softened, 4-5 min. Add remaining garlic, then sprinkle Cream Sauce Spice Blend over top. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 min. Add meatballs, beef broth concentrates, cream cheese and 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) reserved pasta water. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly and meatballs are cooked through, 3-5 min.**

6
Finish and serve

Add cavatappi and spinach to the pan with sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until spinach wilts, 1 min. (TIP: For a lighter sauce consistency, add more reserved pasta water, 1-2 tbsp at a time, if desired.)Divide cavatappi and meatballs between plates.Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top.

Nutrition per serving

970

kcal

Calories

51

g

Fat

23

g

Saturated Fat

82

g

Carbohydrate

8

g

Sugar

7

g

Dietary Fiber

48

g

Protein

137

mg

Cholesterol

1510

mg

Sodium

Bison Meatballs and Cavatappi
Discovery Special

with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Spinach

8 min 2/3
Very High Fibre
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