English Spinach with Pancetta and Breadcrumbs

Ingredients

• 500g English spinach, stalks removed and chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp crème fraîche
• salt and pepper
• 77g diced pancetta
• 70g fresh breadcrumbs

Instructions

• Sauté the onion and garlic gently in the olive oil till soft.
• Cook the spinach in boiling water and drain well.
• Combine the spinach and the onion and place in a blender and blend until smooth.
• Stir in the crème fraÎche and season with salt and pepper.
• Fry the diced pancetta and breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the puréed spinach.
• The puréed spinach can be prepared in advance, as can the pancetta and breadcrumb mixture.