Sautéed Spinach with Garlic

• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 pounds spinach, stemmed, washed twice, drained (some water left on)

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the spinach, toss it around for a few seconds, and add the garlic. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover the pan and continue to cook for 2 minutes, or until the spinach begins to give up its liquid.

Uncover the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until all the liquid has disappeared, about 2 minutes. Season again and se