Spinach With Basil Pesto

7 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (1 lb) bag fresh spinach (1 cello bag)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto (homemade or bought)
  • 14 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
  • salt & pepper
  • 14 cup parmesan cheese (you could use Feta)
  • 14 cup toasted pine nuts (toasted walnuts are nice too)

Directions

  1. 1
    Rinse sand from spinach well under cold running water.
  2. 2
    Cut off tough stems.
  3. 3
    You should have about 9 cups of loosely packed spinach leaves.
  4. 4
    Cook spinach & garlic in a large skillet over medium high heat (no need to add water, the water clinging to the leaves is enough) until just wilted.
  5. 5
    Stir occasionally.
  6. 6
    Drain off any excess water.
  7. 7
    Toss immediately with basil pesto, nutmeg, & salt & pepper.
  8. 8
    Top with Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts.

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