Creamed Spinach - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. baby leaf spinach (10 oz.; fresh)
2 tsp. butter
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 c. milk
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp. white pepper
dash of ground nutmeg
red pepper strip (optional)

Preparation

Thoroughly wash and clean spinach leaves. Drain in a large colander. Remove and discard stems. Coarsely chop spinach leaves. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add spinach. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Drain well. Set aside.