Spinach pasta

Method

• step 1

  Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, reserving a mug of the cooking water.

• step 2

  Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the garlic over a low heat for 3-4 mins or until fragrant. Stir in the spinach and cook, stirring, for 2 mins before adding the cream cheese, nutmeg and a good splash of cooking water. Increase the heat and cook for 2-3 mins or until everything is combined, then add the cooked pasta and parmesan.

• step 3

  Stir in another splash of pasta water if needed, the lemon juice and most of the zest and cook, stirring, for 1 min until everything is combined. Serve with freshly ground black pepper, extra parmesan and the remaining lemon zest on top.