Delicious Italian-Style Spinach

Teffapio's Note:

This is MODIFIED from a recipe I found in The New York Times Cookbook, Revised Edition. Makes a delicious side dish, I hope you like it!

• Total Time: 12 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 2

Yield: 2.0 cups

• 2 (10 ounce) boxes fresh spinach, washed and drained
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 -2 garlic clove, finely chopped
• salt, can do without
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Cut the spinach into shreds. If using baby spinach, no need to cut. Plunge into boiling salted water, cover and leave 30 seconds. Drain and place in a baking dish.
2. Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic and red pepper. Cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, or until garlic is light brown in color.
3. Combine the garlic mixture (including oil) with spinach in baking dish. Sprinkle with the cheese and broil for just a few minutes until cheese is melted.
4. VARIATIONS: Makes for a great snack with crackers or sandwiches with pita bread. Or you can mix in some scrambled eggs before broiling for a tasty breakfast dish.