Description
A visually striking, dark-hued pasta featuring the deep, umami flavors of fermented black garlic and fresh spinach. This creamy dish is perfect for a themed Halloween dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 6 cloves black garlic, mashed into a paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the black garlic paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add fresh baby spinach to the skillet and stir until just wilted.
- Add the cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water to the skillet.
- Stir in the grated parmesan cheese over low heat until the sauce is glossy and well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste and serve immediately.