Spinach with Bacon

Name: Spinach with Bacon
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled; 6 ounces pancetta or regular bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; Two 10-ounce bags fresh spinach, washed and trimmed; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

5 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
6 ounces pancetta or regular bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
Two 10-ounce bags fresh spinach, washed and trimmed
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

When the oil is hot, toss in the garlic.
3

Let the garlic sizzle for a minute or two, then add the pancetta.
4

Saute until the pancetta fat is rendered and the pancetta is crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes.
5

Add the spinach, 1/2 cup water, and the salt.
6

Cover, and cook until the spinach is tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
7

Uncover, and increase heat to high to cook away excess liquid, about 1 minute.
8

Serve immediately.