Sautéed Spinach with Pancetta and Dried Cranberries

By á-2825

Sweet cranberries and crispy pancetta dress up this quick spinach side dish.

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound thinly sliced pancetta, cut into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 2 1/2 pounds baby spinach
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, cook the pancetta in the oil over moderately high heat until browned, about 6 minutes. Add the dried cranberries and shallot and cook, stirring, until the shallot just starts to brown, 4 minutes. Stir in the spinach in large handfuls, letting each batch wilt slightly before adding more. Cook, tossing, until all of the spinach is wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, transfer to a bowl and serve.