Instructions: Heat oil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until sauce is smooth and bubbling, stirring, about 4 minutes. Mix in spinach, ricotta, 1/3 cup Parmesan, tomatoes, basil, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer over medium-low heat until heated through, 5 minutes.

Transfer cooked pasta to platter. Spoon sauce over. Garnish with onions and pine nuts. Sprinkle with pepper. Serve, passing the Parmesan.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

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