Name: Sautéed Spinach Italian Style
Yield: Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients: 4 ounces pancetta, diced; 1 shallot, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (15 ounces) white beans (cannellini, great northern, or navy), reserving 2 tablespoons liquid; 1/2 cup tomato juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 heaping cups chopped fresh spinach; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Parmesan cheese, for topping; extra virgin olive oil, for topping

Photo Credit

Samantha Jones, Vaughn Communications

Written By: The Editors The Old Farmer's Almanac

Yield

Makes 6 servings.

Category

Beans

Course

Side Dishes

Credit

Donna Cianciola

Sources

Old Farmer's Almanac Contests

January 15, 2026

Ingredients

4 ounces pancetta, diced

1 shallot, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (15 ounces) white beans (cannellini, great northern, or navy), reserving 2 tablespoons liquid

1/2 cup tomato juice

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

4 heaping cups chopped fresh spinach

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Parmesan cheese, for topping

extra virgin olive oil, for topping

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