Creamed Spinach

Ingredients

• 3 pounds fresh spinach, large stems discarded
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium shallot, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup water
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• Freshly ground pepper

Steps

1. Heat a large saucepan and add spinach a handful at a time. Cook over moderately high heat, stirring often, until wilted, about 5 minutes. Put in a colander, squeeze as dry as possible, then chop.
2. Heat oil in the saucepan. Stir the shallot over moderate heat until golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Add cream and cook until reduced by half, 6 to 7 minutes. Swirl in butter to incorporate it, then stir in Parmesan and cook over low heat for 2 minutes. Add spinach and water, season with salt and pepper, and cook over low heat until the thickened sauce coats the spinach, about 5 minutes. Serve hot.