Creamy Garlic Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup finely grated parmesan
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• Chopped flat-leaf parsley, to finish

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil the pasta in well-salted water until just shy of al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of pasta water.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium-low heat and add the garlic.

3. 3

   Cook the garlic gently for 4 to 5 minutes until soft and fragrant but not browned.

4. 4

   Add the cream and 1/2 cup pasta water, then simmer for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the drained pasta and parmesan, tossing constantly and loosening with more pasta water until glossy.

6. 6

   Season with pepper and salt, then serve with parsley and extra parmesan.