Spinach and Mascarpone Fettuccine
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 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
directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions and reserve some of the cooking water.
- 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.
- Add the cream, mascarpone and a ladle full of cooking water to the skillet. Simmer and then add more salt and pepper if needed.
- 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.
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