Best 5 Sauteed Spinach With Pancetta And Crispy Slivered Garlic Recipes

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**Savory and Nutritious: A Culinary Journey through Sautéed Spinach with Pancetta and Crispy Slivered Garlic**

Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our sautéed spinach recipe, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Fresh spinach leaves are carefully sautéed to retain their vibrant green color and delicate crunch, while crispy slivered garlic adds a savory and aromatic touch. Pancetta, with its salty and smoky notes, brings a delightful depth of flavor to the dish. This versatile recipe also includes variations to suit your preferences, such as adding a touch of lemon zest for a citrusy brightness, or incorporating pine nuts for a nutty crunch. Whether served as a vibrant side dish or incorporated into a main course, this sautéed spinach with pancetta and crispy slivered garlic is sure to impress and satisfy.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH CRISP PANCETTA



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Tender spinach tastes even better when topped with crumbled pancetta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 thin slices pancetta or 2 slices bacon, chopped
3 bunches flat-leaf spinach (about 2 1/2 pounds total), trimmed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium. Add pancetta; cook until crisp, 4 to 6 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to a paper-towel-lined plate; reserve fat in skillet.
  • Add as much spinach as will fit in skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing spinach and adding more as it wilts. Continue to cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and pour off excess liquid; stir in lemon juice. Top with pancetta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12 g

GARLIC SAUTEED SPINACH



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Dinner couldn't be simpler with Ina Garten's Garlic Sauteed Spinach recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. It's an easy, go-to side dish for your table.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic (6 cloves)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Lemon
Sea or kosher salt, optional

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.

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH PANCETTA



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Categories     Leafy Green     Pork     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Spinach     Spring     Winter     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

SAUTéED SPINACH



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This is a wonderfully simple, snappy side dish, and it welcomes variations. Try a little lemon zest, sauteed onion or white wine mixed in.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, peeled
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Discard blemished spinach leaves and tough stems. Rinse the spinach and drain well.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet large enough to hold all the spinach. Add the spinach, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook over high heat, stirring rapidly, until the spinach is wilted and most of the moisture has evaporated. Remove the garlic and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 101, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 414 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

QUICK AND EASY SAUTEED SPINACH



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Fresh spinach is cooked in olive oil with garlic salt and Parmesan cheese in this recipe.

Provided by Denee

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves
1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 5.5 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 831.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-washed spinach. If using fresh spinach, be sure to wash it thoroughly and remove any tough stems.
  • Use good quality pancetta for the best flavor. Look for pancetta that is thinly sliced and has a nice smoky flavor.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the spinach. Cook it in batches if necessary.
  • Be careful not to overcook the spinach. It should be wilted but still have a slight crunch.
  • Serve the sautéed spinach with pancetta and crispy slivered garlic immediately.

Conclusion:

Sautéed spinach with pancetta and crispy slivered garlic is a quick and easy side dish that is packed with flavor. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The spinach is wilted but still has a slight crunch, the pancetta adds a salty and smoky flavor, and the crispy slivered garlic adds a touch of sweetness and texture. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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