Spinach a L'italienne

Submitted by Leslie in Texas

"This is an easy to prepare spinach side dish. I've served it with my Recipe #228367, but it's good with any type of meat or poultry. Originally from a May 1978 issue of Bon Apetit."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• salt, to taste
• 1 dash cayenne
• 2 lbs fresh spinach, thoroughly washed and drained
• 1⁄4 cup pine nuts
• 3 -4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

directions

1. Preheat broiler.
2. In a large skillet or wok over high heat, combine oil, butter,garlic, salt and cayenne.
3. Add spinach all at once and stir until leaves are well coated and bright green in color.
4. Add pine nuts and stir-fry to blend well but do not overcook.
5. Transfer spinach to heated au gratin dish; top with parmesan and melted butter.
6. Run under broiler briefly to brown.
7. Serve immediately.