pat's Recipe

Sauteed Spinach

Category: Vegetable

2 pounds fresh spinach, stems trimmed off
One quarter cup olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
One half tsp. red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
Balsamic vinegar

Bring a large pot of boiling water to a boil and place spinach in boiling water to wilt (this only takes a few seconds). Remove from boiling water and place in a colander. In a skillet saute garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil for about 1 minute, add wilted spinach and cook another minute or so. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with vinegar.

Makes 4 servings