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How to Cook Spinach on the Stove. Cook 1 pound spinach, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.rain spinach well, squeezing out excess liquid. Pat spinach dry with paper towels. Snip spinach with kitchen shears to coarsely chop; set aside. Step 3: Prepare cream mixture. In a large skillet cook 1/2 cup chopped onion and 2 to 3 minced garlic cloves in 2 tablespoons hot butter about 5 minutes.