FETTUCCINE WITH CREAMY PESTO

Fettuccine with Creamy Pesto image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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, Fat 37 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Cholesterol 188 milligrams, Sodium 802 milligrams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 5 grams