Best 8 Italian Spinach Saute Recipes

ITALIAN SAUTEED SPINACH AND SPINACH WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• For the Fried Italian Sauteed Spinach:
• In a large frying pan, add the oil and place the wet-washed spinach in the frying pan before it gets hot to avoid splattering.
• Saute the spinach adding salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste until it's wilted.
• This takes around 5 to 8 minutes.
• If it's not as tender as you prefer your spinach softer, just add more broth or water and continue to saute the spinach until the desired doneness.
• Bonus Recipe
• Brussels Sprouts and Sauteed Spinach Recipe
• 1/4 pound chopped prosciutto or ham
• 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts thinly sliced
• 2 cup fresh spinach
• 2 cloves fresh minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• coarsely ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds or pumpkin seeds for allergies
• 1 tablespoon good grade balsamic vinegar
• Optional Topping: Italian flavored bread crumbs mixed with Pecorino Romano Cheese.
• In a large nonstick saucepan, cook and stir prosciutto in olive oil for 3 minutes until crisp.
• Remove from heat drain on a paper towel.
• Add butter to drippings in the pan, add brussels sprouts, spinach, and garlic, salt, pepper cook and stir until they are tender.
• Stir in the broth, boil.
• Cook around 25 minutes or until the sprouts are tender, stir in walnuts, balsamic vinegar, and top with prosciutto.
• Topping is optional: sprinkle with Pecorino Romano Cheese mixed with Italian flavored Bread Crumbs.

GARLIC SAUTEED SPINACH

Steps:

• Rinse the spinach well in cold water to make sure it's very clean. Spin it dry in a salad spinner, leaving just a little water clinging to the leaves.
• In a very large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and saute the garlic over medium heat for about 1 minute, but not until it's browned. Add all the spinach, the salt, and pepper to the pot, toss it with the garlic and oil, cover the pot, and cook it for 2 minutes. Uncover the pot, turn the heat on high, and cook the spinach for another minute, stirring with a wooden spoon, until all the spinach is wilted. Using a slotted spoon, lift the spinach to a serving bowl and top with the butter, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkling of sea or kosher salt. Serve hot.

QUICK AND EASY SAUTEED SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach to the skillet and cover; allow to cook 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic salt and cover again for another 5 minutes; remove from heat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

BEST EVER ITALIAN SPINACH

Steps:

• Thaw spinach and squeeze out excess water.
• Now, squeeze some more and set aside.
• In a saute skillet, over medium heat, add olive oil and garlic.
• Cook until garlic is golden brown (don't burn it!).
• Add spinach and seasonings, saute for 3-4 minutes.
• Break in eggs and continue to saute and stir until eggs are cooked and thoroughly mixed into the spinach.
• Drain any excess oil and transfer to serving platter.
• Sprinkle grated Paremesan cheese over the top, amount to your liking.

ITALIAN SPINACH SAUTE

Steps:

• Heat oil oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add in spinach and chopped garlic; saute stirring for about 10-12 minutes or until all the liquid from the spinach evaporates.
• Add in the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese; mix to combine and heat through.
• Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.

MUSHROOMS AND SPINACH ITALIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in the oil until they start to become tender. Add the mushrooms, and fry until they begin to shrink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Toss in the spinach, and fry, stirring constantly for a few minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
• Add the vinegar, stirring constantly until it is absorbed, then stir in the white wine. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until the wine has almost completely absorbed. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve hot.

SPINACH SAUTE

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil in a skillet over medium heat. Add spinach all at once, and reduce heat slightly. Cover, and let cook for about 3 minutes, or until spinach is not quite tender.
• Stir in the cream cheese and lemon juice, and season with salt. Cook, stirring, until the cream cheese is melted and well blended. Serve immediately.

SICILIAN SPINACH SAUTé

Steps:

• Combine spinach and 1/4 cup water in heavy large pot over high heat. Toss until spinach wilts but is still bright green, about 3 minutes. Transfer spinach to colander; press to release excess liquid.
• Heat oil in same pot over medium heat. Add garlic; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add currants and capers and stir 1 minute. Mix in spinach, then cheese and toss until heated through, about 1 minute. Season spinach to taste with salt and pepper and serve.