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Sauteed Spinach with Pancetta

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds spinach, coarse stems removed
1 ounce pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice (3 tablespoons)
1/2 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook spinach in 1 inch of boiling salted water in a large pot, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water until cool. Squeeze handfuls of spinach to remove excess moisture.

    Step 2

    Cook pancetta in oil in a skillet over moderately high heat, stirring, until browned, about 3 minutes. Add spinach and salt and pepper to taste and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until heated through.

TagsSpinachLeafy GreensVegetablePancettaCured MeatMeatSideDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeQuickEasy30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerWeeknight MealsSauteGourmet
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