CHILE CRISP FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH SPINACH

Makes:

Total time:

Salt

4 tablespoons butter

1 to 2 tablespoons chile crisp, plus more to taste (see note)

1 cup heavy cream

1 pound dried fettuccine

1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach

¾ cup finely grated Parmesan (2 ¼ ounces), plus more for serving

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. While water heats, melt butter with the chile crisp in a very large skillet or Dutch oven over low heat. Whisk in the cream and keep warm over low. (It should steam, not bubble.)

6 servings 25 minutes

3. Cook the fettuccine until al dente according to the package directions. Use tongs to transfer the noodles to the cream mixture, reserving the pasta water. Add the spinach and turn with tongs until the noodles are well coated.

4. Add the Parmesan and toss, still over low heat, until the noodles are slicked with a creamy sauce, adding a spoonful or two of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Divide among serving dishes and top with Parmesan and more chile crisp, if you’d like. Serve immediately.

Note: You can make chile crisp easily at home or buy it in supermarkets or online. It varies in spiciness, so adjust the amount to your taste. For this dish, try to add more of the solids than the oil to the sauce for the most flavorful dish.