Step 1

Cook your pasta until al dente following the package directions. Reserve at least 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water when you drain the pasta, and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the garlic and cook for about 1 or 2 minutes until fragrant (but don't burn it).

Step 4

Add part of the spinach and season with salt. Stir until wilted adding handful of spinach at a time.

Step 5

When the spinach are wilted but still bright green, stir in cream cheese and 1/3 cup of pasta cooking water (don't add all the pasta water straight away, but save the rest in case you need to loosen the sauce when you add pasta to the skillet).

Step 6

Then stir in grated parmesan cheese and nutmet and toss well to combine. The sauce will be ready in a couple of minutes.

Step 7

Add the drained pasta to the skillet and the spinach sauce and toss well. Serve immediately with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, black pepper and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy.