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Ingredients
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Creamed Spinach Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the spinach
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly and remove any tough stems. Blanch the spinach in boiling water for about 2 minutes, then quickly transfer it to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and chop the spinach coarsely.
- 2
Sauté garlic
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant but not browned.
- 3
Add cream and Pernod
Pour in the heavy cream and add the Pernod. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 4
Incorporate spinach and cheese
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and stir to combine. Gradually mix in the grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt and incorporate into the sauce.
- 5
Season
Season the creamed spinach with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir until everything is well combined and heated through.
- 6
Serve
Remove from heat and serve hot as a delicious side dish.
