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March 28, 2025

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Do you love spinach but want to take it up a notch? Look no further! These 6+ delicious sauces for spinach are here to help! You’ll find a great sauce here!

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Looking for ways to sauce up your cauliflower?

Whether you’re looking to add a bit of zest or a creamy kick, sauces are a great way to add loads of flavor!

Check out these unique and delicious sauces that will take your cauliflower from bland to flavor-packed.

The BEST Sauces for Spinach

Sauteed spinach in white bowl.
Sauteed Spinach with Garlic Recipe
Garlic & Olive Oil:
Add a healthy boost of nutrients to your dinner with this easy Sauteed Spinach. Baby spinach is added to a skillet along with garlic and olive oil, then sauteed gently to create a simple side dish that pairs with any meal!
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Spoonful of creamy garlic sauce.
Creamy Garlic Sauce
Creamy Garlic Sauce:
Melt butter in a pan, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over cooked spinach for a simple yet flavorful option.
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Easy Lemon Dill Sauce
Lemon Sauce:
Mix freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. The tangy lemon sauce complements the earthy flavor of spinach.
Easy Lemon Dill Sauce
Bowl of chili crisp on pink countertop.
Homemade Chili Crisp
This homemade Chili Crisp Recipe is ready in 15 minutes and adds a bold pop of flavor to noodles, dumplings, scrambled eggs, and more. It’s the ultimate spicy, tangy, and crunchy condiment to keep in your fridge!
Chili Crisp
Hand holding jar of homemade marinara sauce.
Simple Marinara Sauce
Tomato Sauce:
Prepare a simple tomato sauce by sautéing onions, garlic, and canned tomatoes. Season with herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme. Spoon the tomato sauce over cooked spinach for a comforting and flavorful combination.
Marinara Sauce
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Parmesan Cream Sauce
Parmesan Cream Sauce:
This 15-minute Parmesan Cream Sauce is the ultimate condiment for cheese lovers. Parmesan cheese, garlic, and heavy cream are swirled together in a skillet to give you a silky smooth and decadent sauce for pasta, chicken, and more.
Parmesan Cream Sauce

How to make ahead and store

Many of these sauce recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead. 

More vegetable sauce recipes

  • Sauces for Asparagus
  • Sauces for Broccoli
  • Sauces for Brussel Spouts
  • Sauces for Cabbage
  • Sauces for Carrots
  • Sauces for Cauliflower
  • Sauces for Eggplant
  • Sauces for Green Beans
  • Sauces for Roasted Vegetables

Did you make any of these sauces for spinach?

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6+ Sauces for Spinach

Do you love spinach but want to take it up a notch? Look no further! These 6+ delicious sauces for spinach are here to help! Add a healthy boost of nutrients to your dinner with this easy Sauteed Spinach. Baby spinach is added to a skillet along with garlic and olive oil, then sauteed gently to create a simple side dish that pairs with any meal!
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Serves 4 people
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Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds baby spinach leaves (24 ounces)
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped garlic (about 6 cloves)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a very large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic over medium heat for 30 seconds-1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Add spinach in bunches, wilting and turning leaves in the pan, until all of the spinach is incorporated and wilted.
  • Season spinach with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 716mg | Potassium: 949mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 15950IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 5mg
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