# Ingredient list:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz penne or fettuccine
02 - Salt, for boiling water
→ Sauce
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
05 - 7 oz fresh spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 1 cup heavy cream
07 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper
10 - Salt, to taste
→ Garnish
11 - Extra grated Parmesan, for serving
12 - Freshly ground black pepper
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente following package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
03 - Add chopped spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Allow to simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Stir in Parmesan, ground nutmeg, black pepper, and salt. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly. If sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is achieved.
07 - Immediately plate the pasta, garnishing with extra grated Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.
