Roasted Garlic and Spinach Pasta

Roasted Garlic and Spinach Pasta

Pasta coated in a creamy Parmesan sauce with sweet roasted garlic and wilted spinach.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Slice the top from each garlic head to expose the cloves, place the heads on aluminum foil, and drizzle with 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil. Wrap the foil securely and set it on a baking sheet.

    Ingredients used: 2 piece Garlic, 15 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: aluminum foil, baking sheet, Chef Knife, cutting board, oven

  2. Step 2

    Roast the wrapped garlic until the cloves are very soft and golden, then open the packet and let it cool slightly.

    Timer: 35 min (fixed)

    Cookware: aluminum foil, baking sheet, oven

  3. Step 3

    Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tsp (6 gr) salt. Cook the spaghetti until al dente. Measure and reserve cooking water, then drain the pasta.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 6 gr Salt, 340 gr Spaghetti, 120 gr Water

    Cookware: colander, large pot, measuring cup

  4. Step 4

    Squeeze the softened roasted garlic from its skins and mash it into a smooth paste.

    Cookware: cutting board

  5. Step 5

    Heat the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30 ml Olive Oil, 150 gr Spinach

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Reduce to low heat and stir in the heavy cream, roasted garlic paste, Parmesan, the remaining ¼ tsp salt, and the ground black pepper. Cook until smooth and lightly thickened.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2 gr Ground Black Pepper, 240 ml Heavy Cream, 75 gr Parmesan Cheese, 2 gr Salt

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

    Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss with the sauce, gradually adding the reserved cooking water until evenly coated. Cook over low heat until hot, then serve.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Cookware: large skillet, tongs

Food safety

Caution: low

Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days; reheat until steaming hot.

Risk factors

  • hot oven and foil packet
  • boiling pasta water
  • perishable dairy sauce