Creamed Spinach

Directions

1. 1
   Heat a large saucepan.
2. 2
   Add the spinach by the handful and cook over moderately high heat, stirring often, until wilted, about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Transfer the spinach to a colander and squeeze it as dry as possible.
4. 4
   Chop the spinach.
5. 5
   Heat the oil in the saucepan.
6. 6
   Add the shallot and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Add the cream; cook until reduced by half, 6 to 7 minutes.
8. 8
   Add the butter and swirl to incorporate.
9. 9
   Stir in the Parmesan and cook over low heat for 2 minutes.
10. 10
    Add the spinach and water, season with salt and pepper and cook over low heat until the spinach is coated with the thickened sauce, about 5 minutes.
11. 11
    Serve hot.