Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 2

　　1 pound fresh spinach, coarse stems discarded, washed well, drained, and chopped coarse (about 8 packed cups)

　　1/2 small onion, minced (about 3 tablespoons)

　　1 tablespoon unsalted butter

　　1/4 cup heavy cream

　　freshly ground black pepper to taste

　　a pinch freshly grated nutmeg

　　

Step 1

In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook spinach 2 minutes and drain in a sieve, using the back of a large spoon to press as much water as possible out of spinach.

　　

Step 2

In a skillet cook onion in butter over moderate heat, stirring, until softened. Stir in spinach, cream, pepper, nutmeg, and salt to taste and cook until most of cream is absorbed, about 3 minutes.