Gnocchi Verdi

• 2 pounds spinach
• butter
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• ½

Wash spinach leaves in several changes of water, removing yellowed or damaged leaves. Drain thoroughly. Put leaves in a thick-bottomed saucepan with 4 tablespoons butter and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Simmer gently, stirring constantly, until spinach is soft and tende