Spinach Gratin Recipe with Fior Di Vita Shredded Mozzarella

Spinach Gratin Recipe with Fior Di Vita Shredded Mozzarella

 

Preparation time: approx. 15 mins

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Effort: Average

 

Ingredients for 4 people:
  • 1 cup Fior Di Vita Shredded Mozzarella
  • 1kg fresh spinach (3 bunches), stems removed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • ½ tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 + ½ cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

 

Products used:

Fior Di Vita Shredded Mozzarella

Preparation:
  1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Cut fresh spinach in half and cook in a large pot of boiling water for 30 seconds until wilted. Rinse the spinach under running cold water until cool to handle. Drain it in a colander, set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat until melted butter turns bubbly. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add flour and stir well to combine. Stir in heavy cream and ¼ cup of Parmesan. Stir constantly and turn the heat down to medium. Bring the mixture to a simmer until smooth and thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Stir in spinach and toss well to coat. Cook for 1 – 2 minutes until heated through.
  4. Transfer spinach mixture to a baking pan and top with Fior Di Vita Shredded Mozzarella and remaining ¼ cup Parmesan. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.