Recipe: Sauteed Spinach with Gorgonzola (Italian)

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH GORGONZOLA

"This is a simple appetizer that can be made in 3 minutes or less. Don't let the speed and simplicity fool you into thinking that the finished dish is anything less than delicious. It's fully worthy as a first course or as a side dish to even the loftiest of meals. Use either bagged or bulk spinach, crinkled or smooth. Keep in mind, however, that spinach cooks down to almost nothing, so always buy and use more than you'll think you need. I recommend a standard 10-ounce bag for 2 people. Be sure the oil is very hot oil to prevent the spinach from absorbing too much oil."

4 to 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of red pepper flakes
2 bags (10 ounces each) fresh spinach leaves
1 small clove garlic, minced
2 to 3 tablespoons chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons Gorgonzola cheese

Put the olive oil and red pepper flakes in a large skillet over high heat for about 30 seconds, until the oil is hot but not smoking. Cook the spinach for about 1 minute, until it begins to wilt.

Add the garlic and saute for about 15 seconds, or just until it begins to brown.

Add the chicken broth, and cook for 1 minute more.

Season with the salt and pepper, transfer to a warm platter, and top the spinach with the Gorgonzola.

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Makes 4 servings
Source: Simply Saute: Fast, Easy and Healthy Italian Cooking - All in One Pan by Silvia Bianco