Spinach Arancini

INGREDIENTS   

• 2 cups cooked risotto
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• One package of frozen spinach, thawed and drained (9 oz.)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• olive oil 

DIRECTIONS   

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine all ingredients except for breadcrumbs in a medium mixing bowl.
3. In a shallow dish or bowl, combine breadcrumbs with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Roll mixture into balls (like meatballs) and coat in breadcrumbs. Place on a parchment covered baking sheet. (Freeze if desired.)
5. Drizzle arancini with a little olive oil and bake for 20 minutes.
6. Serve with pasta sauce.

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