Florentine Dream Burgers

After tasting these--they need a little extra salt and pepper when you are cooking them...


4T EVOO
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 10 oz box frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and wrung dry
A few grates of fresh nutmeg
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 sprig rosemary
2T butter
1T flour
1/2C milk
3/4C ricotta cheese
1/4C grated Parmigiano Reggiano
4 ciabatta rolls
1 small bunch fresh spinach, thinly sliced

Cook onion and garlic with 2T EVOO until tender. Add to mixing bowl with defrosted spinach, nutmeg, and toss to combine. Add ground meat, salt, pepper, and mix to combine. Form into 4 patties.

Add 2T of EVOO and rosemary to skillet. Add burgers to hot pan and sear until golden brown and cooked through, 4-5 min per side.

While burgers are cooking, heat butter in small pot. Sprinkle flour over butter and cook, stirring frequently, for about 1 min. Whisk the milk into the mixture then stir in the ricotta, Parmigiano, some salt and pepper. Bring to a bubble and simmer until thickened, about 2 min.

Serve burgers on ciabatta buns topped with a ladelful of cheese sauce and a sprinkle of shredded spinach.