Italian-Sausage Burgers With Garlicky Spinach

• 10 ounces Baby Spinach
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
• salt
• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed (Mild, hot or a combination of both)
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 1/4 cup sun-dried-tomato pesto sauce
• 4 round ciabatta rolls, split and toasted (or hamburger buns)

1. In a large skillet, bring 1/4 inch of water to a boil. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 1 minute; drain and press out as much water as possible. Wipe out the skillet.
2. In the same skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil until shimmering Add the garlic and anchovy paste and cook over high heat stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the spinach, season with salt to taste and stir just until coated, about 10 seconds.
3. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Using slightly moistened hands, form the sausage meat into four 4-inch patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Brush the burgers with oil and grill over moderate heat until browned and crusty on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Carefully flip the burgers. Top with the cheese and grill until the burgers are cooked through and the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer.
4. Spread the pesto on the rolls. Top with the burgers and spinach and serve.

spinach, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, anchovy paste, salt, italian sausage, provolone cheese, pesto sauce, ciabatta rolls

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-sausage-burgers-with-garlicky-spinach-480837 (may not work)