Baked Spinach

Directions

1. 1
   Wash spinach and remove stems.
2. 2
   Steam in large saucepan on high for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. 3
   Sprinkle with salt.
4. 4
   Squeeze out as much water as possible.
5. 5
   Chop coarsely.
6. 6
   Saute mushrooms in skillet. Add tomatoes, garlic, onions, parsley, thyme and nutmeg.
7. 7
   Simmer on high for 5 minutes, until juices have thickened.
8. 8
   Spread spinach over bottom of lightly buttered, shallow, 8 or 9-inch tart pan or square oven-to-table pan.
9. 9
   Spread tomato mixture over center, allowing some of the green to show around edges.
10. 10
    Dot with butter.
11. 11
    Bake at 400° for 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
12. 12
    Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated.