Creamy Garlic Pasta

Ingredients

• 400 g pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
• 4 tbsp butter
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 cups baby spinach or arugula
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, to garnish

Method

1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
2. In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Stir in cream and Parmesan. Add pasta and a splash of reserved water; toss until silky.
4. Fold in spinach until just wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve immediately with parsley on top.