Spinach Roman Style

Name: Spinach Roman Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Spinach 10 cups; Butter 3.5 oz; Pine nuts ½ cup; Raisins 0.67 cup

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458

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 458
Carbohydrates g 26.8
of which sugars g 20.3
Protein g 15.1
Fats g 32.3
of which saturated fat g 13.89
Fiber g 6.8
Cholesterol mg 62
Sodium mg 265

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low
Note plus the time needed to soften the raisins

PRESENTATION

Spinaci alla Romana is a classic Italian spinach dish that hails from the vibrant region of Lazio. They really really know how to make veggies taste amazing there. This dish? Super tasty. It's all about tender sautéed spinach, a touch of sweetness from juicy raisins, and a nice crunch from buttery pine nuts. Not flashy, not complicated—just a Spinaci alla Romana recipe that highlights those simple flavors Roman cooks have loved for ages.

Often served with roast chicken or grilled fish, it makes meals feel so so authentically Italian. You get the moist texture of spinach cooked in butter—so good—with an unexpected bite from raisins. Unique among Italian vegetable recipes. In Lazio, folks might add more butter or raisins to tweak it sweeter or more savory. The beauty of this Roman-style spinach? It stays light yet feels special, thanks to tender greens and crunchy nuts.

Pretty much, it pairs effortlessly with anything from grilled meats to roasted fish, making it a go-to easy Italian side dish. Even if veggies aren't your thing, the mix of golden pine nuts and buttery spinach turns ordinary into seriously good. After something traditional or looking for a unique Italian spinach recipe? Spinaci alla Romana is a great choice. It's simple, crispy in parts, and perfectly illustrates how Italian cuisine can be both straightforward and incredibly tasty.

Here's the thing: this dish is proof that sometimes the most uncomplicated recipes make the biggest impression. I mean, good food doesn't need to be complicated to be really good. Perfect if you want to add a touch of Italian flair to your meals—it's a really good way to enjoy the flavors of Rome. Can't go wrong.

INGREDIENTS: Spinach 10 cups (1 kg); Butter 3.5 oz (100 g); Pine nuts ½ cup (80 g); Raisins 0.67 cup (100 g)

Preparation

How to prepare Spinach Roman Style

To prepare Roman-style spinach, soak the raisins in a small bowl of warm water for at least half an hour 1; in the meantime, clean the spinach and wash it under fresh running water, then drain it well 2. Melt the butter in a non-stick pan 3,

add the spinach 4, salt it 5, and let it soften for a few minutes over moderate heat, covered with a lid 6.

At this point, drain the raisins well, squeeze them 7, and add them to the spinach 8, add the pine nuts 9, stir, adjust the salt. Sauté everything for a couple of minutes, and your Roman-style spinach is ready!