Creamy Garlic Pasta
A comforting and creamy pasta dish infused with garlic and fresh spinach, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Pasta and Base Sauce
- 500 g Shell Pasta or Pasta of Your Choice
- 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 6 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 400 ml Thickened Cream
- 1/3 cup Chicken Stock or Vegetable Stock
- 60 g Grana Padano or Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated
- 120 g Baby Spinach
- 5 g Flat Leaf Parsley, Roughly Chopped
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Place a large pot of water over high heat and season it with salt. Bring to a rolling boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic before the pan gets too hot to prevent burning. Cook for about two minutes until fragrant.
Cooking
- Add the chicken (or vegetable) stock to the garlic mixture and bring to a boil. Stir well to combine, then add the thickened cream, salt, and pepper. Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Fold in the baby spinach until wilted, then turn off the heat and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer the cooked pasta directly into the creamy garlic sauce, tossing to coat well. Use reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Stir in the grated cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with chopped parsley.
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Notes
For best flavor, use fresh garlic and quality cheese. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Serve immediately for optimal taste.