SPINACH WITH PANCETTA

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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 25m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 pounds spinach in bulk or 3/4 pound spinach packaged in plastic
2/3 cup (about 1/4 pound) small cubes of pancetta, unsmoked Italian bacon, available in Italian food shops, or use smoked lean bacon
1 small red onion, peeled
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Rinse the spinach well and drain it. Remove tough stems, center membranes and blemished leaves. There should be about 10 cups reasonably well-packed. Break the spinach into two-inch pieces
  • Heat the pancetta in a skillet and cook until rendered of fat.
  • Cut the onion into quarters. Cut each quarter crosswise into the thinnest possible slices. Add the onion pieces to the pancetta in the skillet. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until it is wilted. Add salt, pepper and lemon juice and cook about one minute. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 120, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 418 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Munasdeen Mohamed
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This dish was a disaster! The spinach was overcooked and the pancetta was burnt.


Fitzroy A Willis
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This recipe was a little bland. I added some extra garlic and salt and it was much better.


Tilda Seyram
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less pancetta next time.


Adelisa Tutnjic
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This was a really great recipe! I will definitely be making it again.


Emu Sondha Mondol
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I've never made spinach with pancetta before, but this recipe was so easy to follow and the results were amazing!


Asif Newaz
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This dish is also great served over pasta.


Roro Abed
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I like to add a little bit of crushed red pepper flakes to this dish for a little extra kick.


Saan Shuvo
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shannon Alderman
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I've made this dish with both fresh and frozen spinach, and it's always great.


Hodan Gutaale
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This is one of my favorite spinach recipes. It's so simple, but it's always delicious.


Dirk Kotze
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I loved this dish! The pancetta and garlic really elevate the flavor.


Shehu ibrahim
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mhmd Talima
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create something truly special.


zarshadhabib zarshadhabib
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Liesa Elliott
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Dilawar Haan
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This was an easy and delicious side dish. I served it with grilled pork chops and it was the perfect complement.


Wonder Adika
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! My family loves the crispy pancetta and the garlicky spinach.


The Record Breaker
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This spinach with pancetta dish was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors was perfect, with the salty pancetta balancing out the bitterness of the spinach. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully.