Creamed Spinich

By á-30

This spinach is not only terrific in the shepherd's pie but makes a delicious side dish for many other meals.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 30 min

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 * 1 1/2 lb baby spinach
• 1/2 * 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 * 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 * 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm milk
• 2 * 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
• * Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Cook spinach in 1 inch of boiling salted water in a large pot, covered, stirring once or twice, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water until cool. Squeeze small handfuls of spinach to remove as much moisture as possible, then coarsely chop.

Cook onion in butter in a small heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add warm milk and simmer, whisking, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in parmesan, salt, nutmeg, and pepper to taste. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until heated through.