Italian Spinach
Steamed spinach with a bit of olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: <= 30 Min to Table, Gluten Free, Side Dishes - Vegetables, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Catherine Christiano
- 1 pound spinach leaves well washed, trimmed of tough stems, roughly chopped if leaves are large
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese coarsely grated
Fill a 6 quart pot half way with hot water and bring to a boil. Add spinach so it is completely immersed in water and parboil thirty seconds. Drain well in a colander, squeezing out excess water with the back of a spoon.
Return empty pot to stove and set temperature to medium-low. Add olive oil; when hot, add garlic and saute until golden. Remove from heat. Return spinach to the pot and stir to incorporate oil and garlic.
Transfer spinach to baking dish about the size of a 9" pie plate. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Just before serving, broil in the oven for 1 - 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.