Traditional side dish can be paired with many dishes.

1 pound baby spinach, washed, and dried
2 Tablespoons butter
1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced very thin
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup finely-diced ham (optional)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Salt and black pepper

Chop the spinach into bite-sized pieces and place in an ungreased, dry non-stick pot. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter and gently saute onion until translucent. Add garlic and ham. Saute 1 additional minute. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and nutmeg. Gently simmer about 5 minutes, stirring often.
While cream sauce is simmering, place pot of spinach over medium-high heat and saute until spinach becomes limp and releases its water. Drain thoroughly, pressing out any excess water. Add to the cream mixture and stir to combine. Serve hot.