Cooking

Servings

2–3

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

20 minutes### Total time

30 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 ( g) pasta (spaghetti or fettuine)
  -2 uns butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 baby spinach (optional)
• Salt and freshly black pepper, taste
• 1 olive
• Fresh parsley, chopped ( garnish)

Instructions

. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve /2 cup of pasta water, then drain.

2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. minced garlic and sauté –2 minutes until fragrant, taking care not burn.

3. Pour in heavy cream and to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with and pepper.

. Add cooked to the sauce tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

5. Optional: fold in baby spinach until wilted.

. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan if.

Tips- For a lighter version substitute half‑‑half for the heavy cream.

• Add grilled chicken or shrimp to turn into a heartier meal.
• Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.