Monday, June 28, 2010

SPINACH SAUTE WITH CANNELLINI BEANS

OMG!  It's a wonder I can write this blog this morning.  The Yankee-Dodger game about gave me a heart attack last night.  But my Yankees never give up and they came back to win.  Whew!

Today I have a great side dish for you.  So good, so healthy, everyone will love it.  Good way to get your kids to eat some good veggies too!

1 Can of Progresso Cannellini beans (Progresso makes the best)
2 bags of washed baby Spinach
Pancetta - a 1" thick piece cut from the deli cut into small chunks or if you have a Trader Joe's, in their cheese section they have a package of Pancetta already cut into small pieces
1/2 cup Fontina Cheese grated
1 slight teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (you can leave these out if you like)
2 cloves of minced garlic
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper

Put about 1/8 cup of olive oil in a large skillet, cook the pancetta until crisp.  Rinse and drain the beans.  Add them to the hot oil and the pancetta add the garlic, heat stirring often.  Add the spinach and stir just until wilted.  Add the hot pepper and stir. Salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the pan to a large platter.  Sprinkle with the cheese and let it melt a little.  Serve warm.  Great with Pork Chops, Chicken, Ham or Italian Sausage.  Serve with grilled garlic ciabatta.

Thanks for stopping in today
Ciao
Grayce

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