Cheesy Spinach Carbonera Recipe

Name: Cheesy Spinach Carbonera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh spinach; 12 red onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, diced; 1 medium tomatoes, diced; ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons white vinegar; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 ounce diced pecorino cheese or 1 ounce parmesan cheese or 1 ounce mozzarella cheese or 1 ounce cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ cup water

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh spinach
12 red onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, diced
1 medium tomatoes, diced
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 ounce diced pecorino cheese or 1 ounce parmesan cheese or 1 ounce mozzarella cheese or 1 ounce cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup water

1
Over med-high heat, saute garlic and onions in Worcestershire sauce and olive oil until fragrant and onion is becoming transparent.
2
Add bacon, tomato, and vinegar, saute until the tomato releases its juice and becomes soft (~2 min.)
3
There should be some liquid released from the tomatoes in the pan, if not, add some water very sparingly and mix cheeses in until the chunks begin to dissolve.
4
Bring mixture to a near boil, stirring well; add spinach leaves.
5
Toss and cover for a minute, continue to toss and cover until the spinach has wilted and is covered in the thin cheese sauce.
6
Allow spinach to cook with top removed ~3-5 minutes, as necessary, to reduce cheese sauce.
7
Sauce may remain thinner than most cheese sauces, but will still impart loads of flavour to the spinach.
8
Drizzle left-over sauce over potatoes or rice, or mop it up with bread.

465

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh spinach, 12 red onion, diced, 2 garlic cloves, diced, 1 medium tomatoes, diced, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Spinach Carbonera falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheesy Spinach Carbonera

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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