Step 1

Bring pot of water to boil for pasta

Step 2

Heat EVOO and butter over medium heat, melting butter into oil

Step 3

Add the onions, season with salt and pepper and soften

Step 4

After 7 to 8 minutes, add the garlic and stir a minute

Step 5

Wilt in greens and add nutmeg, red pepper flakes and a little more white or black pepper

Step 6

Cook pasta a minute less than directions in liberally salted water

Step 7

Drain and reserve a bit of the starchy cooking water

Step 8

Toss pasta and cheese with sauce, scallions and herbs and combine for 1 minute, adding starchy water as needed

Step 9

Add the lemon juice and serve