Italian Sauteed Spinach

If you love spinach here are two recipes below we love using fresh spinach sauteed in olive oil and garlic.



The other recipe uses Brussels sprouts, spinach, and sliced almonds and also excellent.



I have only used fresh spinach leaves in my recipes but I have been told canned and frozen also will work with this simple side dish.



Spinach can be used in so many ways and so versatile.



Great for stuffing in a stromboli pizza dough, on a burger, in quiches, or just using this as a bed of spinach under some baked fish.



This versatile recipe can be spicy or plain depending on how much heat you like, and with the addition of a Utica grind of red pepper that's exactly how we serve ours.



If you love spinach, this is an easy way to serve it, and just adapt these recipes below to your taste.



Scroll down to the printable recipe card for both recipes on Italian Style Sauteed Spinach and Spinach with Brussels Sprouts.

Spinach A Healthy Vegetable

Spinach is a superfood loaded with tons of nutrients in a low-calorie package.



These dark, leafy greens will keep your skin, hair, and bones in good health.



It also provides protein, iron, vitamins, and minerals.



Spinach is also an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate as well as being a good source of manganese, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B2.



So what are you waiting for, it's time to add spinach to your diet, and if you already love it, this is a delicious way below to eat it!


Check out two of my favorite recipes below and enjoy them, one is simple and plain and the other is gourmet style!

Ingredients You Will Need To Make Italian Sauteed Spinach

Scroll down to the printable card below for exact measurements and both recipes

Italian Style Spinach

• fresh garlic sliced (or more taste)
• fresh baby spinach washed
• extra virgin olive oil
• red pepper flakes for heat to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• water, vegetable, or chicken broth
• Hard Crusted Italian Bread

For The Spinach with Brussels Sprouts

• chopped prosciutto or ham
• olive oil
• butter
• fresh Brussels sprouts thinly sliced
• fresh spinach
• fresh minced garlic
• sea salt
• cayenne pepper
• coarsely ground black pepper to taste
• chicken broth
• sliced almonds or for allergies use pumpkin seeds
• good grade balsamic vinegar

More Recipes We Love

Baked Artichoke and Spinach Dip

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Spinach

Baked Sinatra Florentine

Suggestions:

1. Side Dish
2. Stuffing for meats
3. Sandwich
4. Topping
5. Stir Frys
6. Roasted Vegetables
7. Pizza Dough Stuffings
8. Sandwiches

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Italian Sauteed Spinach and Spinach with Brussels Sprouts

Yield: 4

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Prep time: 5 MCook time: 8 MTotal time: 13 M

This is an Italian garlicky flavored sauteed spinach. The spinach is made with fresh baby spinach and is perfect for spinach lovers in Italian bread as a sandwich or side dish.

Ingredients:

• Italian Style Spinach
• 2 cloves fresh garlic sliced (or more taste)
• 1  15 - ounce bag of fresh baby spinach washed and left wet ( I never use canned or frozen, but you can if you like either one)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• red pepper flakes for heat to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• water, vegetable or chicken broth
• Hard Crusted Italian Bread

Instructions:

1. For the Fried Italian Sauteed Spinach:
2. In a large frying pan, add the oil and place the wet-washed spinach in the frying pan before it gets hot to avoid splattering.
3. Saute the spinach adding salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste until it's wilted.
4. This takes around 5 to 8 minutes.
5. If it's not as tender as you prefer your spinach softer, just add more broth or water and continue to saute the spinach until the desired doneness.
6. Bonus Recipe
7.  Brussels Sprouts and Sauteed Spinach Recipe
8. 1/4 pound chopped prosciutto or ham
9. 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
10. 2 tablespoons butter
11. 2 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts thinly sliced
12. 2 cup fresh spinach
13. 2 cloves fresh minced garlic
14. 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
15. pinch of cayenne pepper
16. coarsely ground black pepper to taste
17. 1/2 cup chicken broth
18. 1/2 cup sliced almonds or pumpkin seeds for allergies
19. 1 tablespoon good grade balsamic vinegar
20. Optional Topping:  Italian flavored bread crumbs mixed with Pecorino Romano Cheese.
21. In a large nonstick saucepan, cook and stir prosciutto in olive oil for 3 minutes until crisp.
22.  Remove from heat drain on a paper towel. 
23. Add butter to drippings in the pan, add brussels sprouts, spinach, and garlic, salt, pepper cook and stir until they are tender. 
24. Stir in the broth, boil.
25.  Cook around 25 minutes or until the sprouts are tender, stir in walnuts, balsamic vinegar, and top with prosciutto.
26. Topping is optional: sprinkle with Pecorino Romano Cheese mixed with Italian flavored Bread Crumbs.

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Disclosure: This recipe was originally shared in 2010. It was edited and re-published in 2020.