Creamed Spinach

Directions

1. 1
   Pick over the spinach to remove and discard any tough stems or blemished leaves.
2. 2
   Rinse well and drain.
3. 3
   Bring water to the boil and add the spinach.
4. 4
   Let cook 2 minutes and drain, pressing or squeezing to extract as much liquid as possible from the leaves.
5. 5
   Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a saucepan and add the flour, stirring with a wire whisk.
6. 6
   When blended add the milk, stirring vigorously with the whisk.
7. 7
   Cook, stirring, until the mixture is thickened and smooth.
8. 8
   Add salt, pepper, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.
9. 9
   Put the spinach into the container of a food processor and blend thoroughly, stirring down as necessary.
10. 10
    There should be about 1 cup.
11. 11
    Put the spinach in the sauce and stir to blend.
12. 12
    Bring to the simmer and swirl in the remaining tablespoon butter.