Spinach alla Romana

Ingredients

• 1 pound Fresh spinach (About 1 pound fresh spinach, or 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry)
• 1 pint Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (To taste)
• 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper (Freshly ground, to taste)

Instructions

1. 1Wash the spinach thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit. Remove thick stems if desired. If using frozen spinach, thaw completely and squeeze out excess water.
2. 2In a medium saucepan, bring 1 pint of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the spinach. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the spinach is tender.
3. 3Drain the spinach in a colander. Immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Squeeze out as much water as possible with your hands.
4. 4Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the spinach, salt (to taste), and pepper (to taste). Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently with a fork and spoon, until the spinach is heated through and the flavors have melded.
5. 5Serve hot. Do not chop the spinach.