Ingredients
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 4 thin slices prosciutto
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 cups (5 ounces) baby spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 eggs, at room temperature
- 2 beefsteak tomatoes, trimmed and cut into 1-inch thick slices
Directions
Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray.
Arrange the prosciutto in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake until crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely before crumbling into small pieces.
In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the spinach and nutmeg and cook until the spinach has wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Fill a small saucepan with 3 inches of water. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the lemon juice. Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat. Crack an egg in a small bowl, taking care not to break the yolk. Slowly slide the egg into the water. Using a wooden spoon, carefully stir the water around the egg. Cook for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes until the white has set and the yolk is still soft. Using a slotted spoon, remove the egg from the water and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining eggs.
To serve, place a tomato slice on each salad plate and season with salt and pepper. Spoon 1/4 of the spinach sauce over the tomato slice. Top with a poached egg and sprinkle with the crumbled prosciutto. Serve warm.
Cook's Note: The poached eggs can be made ahead of time if stored in water and refrigerated. Reheat by placing in simmering water for 30 seconds.


















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By wild4animals
on October 16, 2011
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Great recipe. My sauce also had the problem of being pretty runny , but I cooked it down and added the cheese while it was on the stove and it thickened up nicely. I like the tomato, but agree with the others in that an english muffin could be easily substituted.
By jr321
on June 24, 2011
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Very Good! My sauce was a little runny so next time I will let the cream get to room temperature and put the cheese in while on stove top.
By adrien.brizzola...
New York, NY
on June 19, 2011
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I made this for my husband on Father's Day. It was great! The spinach/sauce is so delicious. I didn't use the tomatoes but instead did it on bread. I tried to poach an egg like in the directions, but I don't think my water was hot enough, so my test egg didn't come out quite right. I decided to use a store-bought egg poacher instead for the sake of time. This recipe is definitely a "keeper" and we'll be having it for breakfast again I am sure. It's very yummy :
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