Lighter Creamy Spinach Fettuccine Alfredo

INGREDIENTS

2 cloves

garlic (minced)

3 tbsp

butter

1 tbsp

white whole wheat flour

2 cups

milk

1/4 cup

half-and-half cream

1/4 tsp

ground nutmeg

2 cups

baby spinach (roughly chopped)

3/4 cup

grated Parmesan cheese

1 lb

whole wheat fettuccine pasta (cooked according to package instructions and 1/2 cup cooking water reserved)

Salt and pepper

Grated Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)