Creamy Spinach Sauce Recipes

CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat 25g butter in a saucepan, then add 1 finely chopped small onion and cook for 5 mins until softened.
• Stir in 2 tbsp plain flour and cook for 2 mins, then slowly start to whisk in 200ml full-fat milk. When it has all been incorporated, gently cook for 5 mins until the sauce has thickened.
• Meanwhile, place two 200g bags spinach in a large colander. Pour over a kettle full of boiling water until the leaves have wilted (you may have to do this twice).
• Place the spinach in a clean dishcloth, squeeze out any excess liquid, then roughly chop.
• Stir into the sauce with 100ml single cream, gently heat, then finely grate over some fresh nutmeg and season well.

CREAMED SPINACH SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt it. Plunge the spinach into the boiling water, and cook for no more than a minute; transfer to an ice bath with a slotted spoon. Drain well, and squeeze with your hands to remove as much water as possible.
• Put the cream and spinach in a blender or food processor, and purée. Transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter, and sprinkle with salt, pepper and nutmeg if you're using it. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture gently bubbles and thickens; add more cream for a thinner sauce. Taste, and adjust the seasoning and serve hot.

CHEESY CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach and cook until wilted, stirring constantly. Remove from the skillet and drain in a colander. Try to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
• Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onions; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and stir in the heavy cream. Sprinkle in the provolone cheese and stir to melt and coat the spinach. Once the provolone has melted, stir in the Parmesan cheese and continue to cook and stir until thickened. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

PASTA WITH CREAMY SPINACH SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring large pot of water to a boil.
• Add 1 tablespoon salt and spinach- Cook 1 minute.
• Using slotted spoon, remove spinach (reserve water for pasta) and transfer to bowl of cold water.
• Drain and squeeze dry.
• Chop coarsely.
• Bring spinach water back to a boil. Meanwhile, in food processor fitted with steel blade, mince garlic if using.
• Add cottage cheese and blend until fairly smooth.
• Add cooked spinach and milk and blend until smooth.
• Add nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to shallow serving bowl.
• Add pasta to boiling water, stirring to prevent sticking.
• Cook until just tender, about 10 minutes- Drain well.
• Add pasta to bowl with spinach sauce and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan and toss again.
• Serve hot.

SPINACH IN CREAMY FETA SAUCE

Steps:

• Have prepared spinach ready next to stove. Melt the butter in a wide saucepan. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly (don't let it brown).
• Add warmed milk slowly, whisking at the same time. Boil until sauce thickens, then lower heat. Continue whisking and add feta, cook 2-3 minutes over low heat.
• Stir in spinach until thoroughly coated with sauce and heated through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.