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Spinach With Pignoli (Pine Nuts)

 

Recipe By :The Italian American Cookbook, John Mariani and Galina Mariani

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Fresh Spinach

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach -- rinsed, spin-dried, and very coarsely

chopped (1 1/2-2)

5 tablespoons dark raisins

salt -- preferably kosher

1 pinch sugar

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/4 cup toasted pignoli -- (pine nuts)

 

1. In a pot that is large enough to hold the spinach, heat the olive oil over

low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the spinach,

raisins, salt to taste, sugar, and red pepper. Toss, cover, and cook over medium

heat until the spinach is wilted, 3 to 4 minutes.

 

2. Add the butter, in pieces, and the pignoli, stir to mix, and serve.

 

Wine Suggestion: Tocai

 

Typos by Brenda Adams <brendaadams

 

 

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NOTES : In Italy this might well be served as a room-temperature antipasto; it

also makes a superior side vegetable dish.