| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 25 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 12 ounces dried egg fettuccine
- 1 10-ounce bag spinach
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup prepared pesto
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente, adding the spinach during the last 30 seconds of cooking. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and spinach.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the heavy cream, nutmeg, lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase the heat to medium high and bring the liquid to a simmer. Add the pasta and spinach and toss until coated, about 1 minute. Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Stir in enough of the reserved cooking water to loosen the sauce.
- Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the pesto. Divide among bowls; top with pepper and more parmesan.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 670 |
| Total Fat | 37 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 19 grams |
| Cholesterol | 188 milligrams |
| Sodium | 802 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 64 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 grams |
| Protein | 21 grams |
| Sugar | 5 grams |
Reviews
Easy and good! I added the juice from the lemon because I like lemon. I also shorted the cream just a bit. It was creamy without being heavy. I’ll definitely be making again!
Simple ingredients, easy to make. Delicious!
This is delicious.
The pasta was outstanding, the lemon was a perfect compliment. I added grilled chicken marinated in Italian dressing. My guests loved it!!
You can always tell when a recipe is a hit in my house when my 3 teen boys scrabble over the last bits in the pan. It was super easy to make and absolutely delicious. I added the white meat from a rotisserie chicken to stretch it a bit further, but next time I’ll make a double batch.
This is fantastic, quick dinner that tastes like it took a long time!
Made tonight for the first time for the family and they would give me 5 stars! Very happy with this recipe!
Devine….I add Kale instead of spinach mushrooms and chicken. Thanks
I add some grilled chicken breast – amazing!
Very delicious!