# Creamy Roasted Garlic Spaghetti

Creamy roasted garlic spaghetti with Parmesan, wilted spinach, and black pepper. A comforting vegetarian stovetop pasta dinner ready in about 30 minutes.

Source URL: https://quickdinner.org/recipes/6aad9502ce8873dc3b41465c
Category: Pasta & Noodles / Spaghetti
Cooking method: Stovetop
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

## Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 8 cloves roasted garlic cloves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup reserved pasta water

## Cooking instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain. (about 10 min) (Boiling)
2. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the roasted garlic and mash it into the butter with a fork. (about 2 min) (Medium heat)
3. Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. (about 2 min) (Gentle simmer)
4. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Parmesan until smooth, then add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. (about 2 min) (Low heat)
5. Add the drained spaghetti and black pepper. Toss in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time, until glossy and evenly coated. Taste and adjust salt. (about 4 min) (Low heat)

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