Spinaci alla panna come da Ruth’s Chris

Ingredienti

• 1 pound fresh spinach
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons chopped yellow onion
• 1 small bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups whole milk
• Optional ingredient:
• 2 tablespoons softened butter

Preparazione

1. 1

   Wash the spinach and remove the stems. Set it aside.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, prepare a large bowl of ice water.

4. 4

   Place the spinach in the boiling water and cook for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Drain the spinach and submerge it in the ice bath to stop further cooking.

6. 6

   Drain the spinach again and squeeze out as much water as you can.

7. 7

   Place the spinach in a food processor and process until pureed. Set it aside.

8. 8

   Melt the butter in a medium saucepan on medium-low.

9. 9

   When the butter is hot, add the flour and whisk continuously until bubbly and cooked, about 45 seconds.

10. 10

    Add the onion, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

11. 11

    Pour in the milk and whisk continuously for about 5-7 minutes until the mixture is thickened and bubbles start to appear.

12. 12

    Strain out the onions if desired and remove the bay leaf.

13. 13

    Add the spinach in the sauce and stir to mix well. Lower the heat and cook for 5 minutes on low, stirring frequently.

14. 14

    Before serving, stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of softened butter if desired. Taste and adjust for salt and black pepper. Serve warm.