Creamy Garlic Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup finely grated parmesan
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• Salt, to taste
• Parsley or basil, to finish

Method

1. Cook the pasta in well-salted water until just al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
2. Warm olive oil in a wide pan. Cook garlic gently until fragrant, without browning.
3. Add cream and black pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
4. Add the drained pasta and parmesan. Toss, loosening with pasta water until glossy.
5. Finish with lemon zest, herbs, and more parmesan.

Kitchen note: Add the parmesan off direct high heat to keep the sauce smooth.