Italian Spinach for Oamc

Transform your weeknight dinners with the comforting flavors of "Italian Spinach for OAMC" (Once A Month Cooking), a hearty and versatile dish perfect for meal prepping. This recipe features tender, fresh spinach simmered with aromatic garlic, sweet onions, tangy crushed tomatoes, and a medley of bold Italian seasonings. A finishing touch of Parmesan cheese melts into the dish, creating a creamy, savory bite with optional red pepper flakes adding a gentle kick. Designed for batch cooking, this freezer-friendly Italian spinach ensures you’ll always have a nutritious and flavor-packed side dish or topping for pasta, rice, or proteins on hand. With just 35 minutes of total prep and cook time, it's a quick and easy solution for healthy, homemade meals!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 units garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt. Dry it with a clean towel or salad spinner.

Step 2

In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and onion to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and the onion is translucent.

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the fresh spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring gently after each addition until wilted. This may take 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Once all the spinach is wilted and incorporated, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and let the Italian spinach cool completely.

Step 9

Divide the spinach mixture into freezer-safe containers or zip-top bags, portioning for individual servings or family-sized meals.

Step 10

For freezing, label each container with the name and date. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Step 11

To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and warm in a skillet over low heat or microwave until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1536.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	793.5

Total Fat 41.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 40mg	0%
Sodium 2591.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.6g	0%
Total Sugars 18.0g
Protein 43.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1430.6mg	0%
Iron 33.1mg	0%
Potassium 1105.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.2%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 33.7%