Stewed Tomato & Spinach Vodka Dipping Sauce

Stewed Tomato & Spinach Vodka Dipping Sauce

by Mueller Market Chef Julia

Market Ingredients: 

• 2–3 medium heirloom tomatoes, roughly diced (@growtopiatx)

• 1 1/2 cups Japanese spinach (@bouldinfoodforest)

• 1 packet vodka sauce, thawed (@pastaonetwothree)

• Fresh focaccia, torn or cut into pieces (@texasfrenchbread)

OTHER Ingredients: 

• 2 Tbl olive oil

• Salt

• Black pepper

Directions:

1. Stew the tomatoes: Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a small saucepan. Add the diced tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until softened and slightly reduced. Remove from heat.

2. Heat the sauce: Pour the vodka sauce into a large, shallow skillet. Add the stewed tomatoes and fresh spinach. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach has wilted and the sauce is well combined.

3. Serve: Spoon the sauce into a shallow serving dish and serve with fresh focaccia for dipping.
   Optional: Toast the focaccia pieces in a pan and sprinkle on top like croutons!