Creamed Parmesan Spinach

By ltrodrigu

Ingredients

• 2 bags (10 ounces) spinach , stems removed
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup regular or nonfat half-and-half , warmed
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and freshly ground pepper , to taste

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from oprah.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place about half of the spinach and any water clinging to their leaves in a large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the spinach wilts, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining spinach and cook until all of the spinach is wilted and tender, about 5 minutes more. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water.

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour and let bubble without browning for 1 minute. Whisk in the half-and-half and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook just until lightly thickened and no raw flour flavor remains, about 3 minutes. Stir in the spinach and nutmeg and cook until the spinach is heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.