Creamy Spinach Parmesan Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 oz (140 g) baby spinach
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, optional
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, as needed
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta until al dente and reserve 1 cup pasta water.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook garlic for 30 seconds. Add spinach and cook until just wilted.

3. 3

   Pour in cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Lower the heat and stir in parmesan and nutmeg until smooth.

5. 5

   Add pasta and toss. Use small splashes of pasta water until the sauce coats every piece. Season to taste.