Savory Creamed Spinach Pasta Easy and Flavorful Dish

Ingredients

• 8 oz fettuccine pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 10 oz fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
• to taste salt and pepper
• 0.25 cup pine nuts, toasted
• for garnish fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
3. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Pour in the heavy cream. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and nutmeg, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add the cooked fettuccine to the creamed spinach mixture. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired creaminess.
6. Remove from heat and fold in toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves.