Italian Spinach
(4 servings)
3 lbs spinach, well washed and trimmed
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
salt to taste
1/4 tsp cayenne
coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
Cut spinach into coarse shreds. Plunge into boiling salted water to cover and parboil 30 seconds. Drain well and place in baking dish.
In skillet heat butter and olive oil. Add garlic, salt, and cayenne and cook over low heat 5 minutes. Combine oil mixture with spinach and sprinkle with cheese and additional butter, melted. Brown quickly under a broiler.