Sicilian Spinach Sauce
Elevate your dishes with the vibrant flavors of Sicilian Spinach Sauce—an easy, versatile recipe bursting with Mediterranean charm! Made with fresh spinach, aromatic garlic, golden pine nuts, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this nutrient-rich sauce is brought to life in a base of extra virgin olive oil and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Finished with grated Parmesan for a creamy touch and seasoned to perfection, it pairs beautifully with pasta, roasted vegetables, or even as a warm dip. Ready in just 20 minutes, this hearty, flavorful sauce is a perfect way to bring the taste of Sicily to your table! Keywords: Sicilian Spinach Sauce, Mediterranean recipe, easy spinach sauce, quick cooking, healthy pasta sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams fresh spinach
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Rinse the fresh spinach thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel or spin it in a salad spinner.
Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.
In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat for about 1 minute.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes and let them bloom in the hot oil for about 30 seconds.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring frequently, allowing it to wilt down before adding more.
Once all the spinach is wilted, add the water to the skillet and let it simmer gently for 3–4 minutes to create a sauce-like consistency.
Stir in the lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Remove the sauce from heat and serve immediately over your favorite pasta, roasted vegetables, or use it as a savory dip. Garnish with additional pine nuts or Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
598 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.7 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1527 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 13.2 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 375 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 177 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
