Spinach And Mascarpone Fettuccine

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb fettuccine pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 14 ounces fresh spinach, washed and finely sliced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 5 ounces mascarpone cheese
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• salt
• black pepper

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions and reserve some of the cooking water.
• 2 heat a medium skillet over medium heat. add olive oil, butter, garlic and nutmeg. once the butter has melted add the spinach. cook for 5 minutes, or until wilted. season the spinach with salt and pepper to taste.
• 3 add the cream, mascarpone and a ladle full of cooking water to the skillet. simmer and then add more salt and pepper if needed.
• 4 stir the drained pasta into the spinach sauce. add the parmesan and toss to coat. add more cooking water if needed, making sure the sauce is a silky consistency. check once more for seasoning and serve.