spinach

1. Cook 8 oz dry pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve 0.5 cup pasta water. 2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 4 oz bacon, diced, in single layer. Cook until crisp, 5-6 minutes. Remove bacon, drain excess fat. 3. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, to bacon fat. Sauté until fragrant, 30 seconds, pan state: garlic softened. 4. Add 1 cup heavy cream and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Simmer gently, stirring, until sauce thickens and coats spoon, 2-3 minutes. 5. Stir in 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped, cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes. 6. Return bacon to pan. Add pasta and reserved pasta water. Toss to combine and warm through, 1-2 minutes. 7. Remove from heat. Finish with 2 tbsp grated Parmesan and fresh chopped parsley.