Spinach Sauce Recipe
This recipe makes about 2 cups of medium-thickness spinach sauce. Delicious spinach sauce pairs nicely with pasta, chicken, pork, fish, potatoes, and eggs over easy or poached eggs.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 10 oz fresh spinach (300 grams, pre-washed) or 5 oz (150 grams) frozen spinach
- ½ cup water (125 grams)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp butter (15 grams)
- 1 ½ tbsp flour
- 2/3 cup warm milk (165grams)
- 3-4 garlic cloves
- Salt to taste
- Ground Black Pepper to taste
- Nutmeg - pinch optional
Instructions
- Add ½ cup water (125 grams) and 10 oz fresh pre-washed spinach leaves (300 grams) in a large pot. Turn the heat to medium-high and cover the pot with a lid. Steam the spinach until wilted, and then cook for an additional 3-4 more minutes. Stir it occasionally to prevent scorching on the bottom. Remove the steamed spinach from the heat and pour it into a small bowl.
- Into the same pot, you used to steam the spinach, add two teaspoons of olive oil and one teaspoon of butter. Heat on medium-low heat until the butter is melted. Add 2-3 pressed garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds, stirring. Sprinkle one tablespoon and ½ tablespoon of flour over garlic and oil. Whisk flour into the oil; the mixture will thicken; cook roux for 1 minute. Then, gradually pour 2/3 cup of warm milk (165 grams), whisking the mixture constantly. Don’t worry if there are some small lumps. It's okay this time. Cook the sauce for about a minute, then pour the steamed spinach. Stir well.With an immersion blender, blend steamed spinach and white sauce until smooth. Season with additional pressed garlic, salt, pepper, and a touch of nutmeg(optional).
Notes
- Can I use frozen spinach? Yes, absolutely. For this recipe, you'll need about 5 oz (150 grams) of frozen spinach. Let the spinach thaw or steam it with a little bit of water or a microwave. Once thawed, prepare white garlic sauce and follow the instructions in the recipe.