Pasta tossed with creamy sauce, baby spinach, and Parmesan offers satisfying taste for an easy meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz penne or fettuccine
→ Vegetables
02 - 7 oz fresh baby spinach, washed
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
→ Sauce
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 1 cup heavy cream
07 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1/4 cup milk
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish (optional)
11 - Extra grated Parmesan
12 - Freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, following package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
02 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
03 - Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
04 - Stir in spinach and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, just until wilted.
05 - Pour in heavy cream and milk, bringing mixture to a gentle simmer.
06 - Add grated Parmesan and ground nutmeg. Stir constantly until cheese melts and sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
07 - Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water, as needed.
08 - Transfer to plates and garnish with extra Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper if desired.
