Step 1

Cook the pasta in well-salted boiling water for a minute less than the package instructions. Drain and retain the water as you’ll use it later (see note 3).

Step 2

Add the olive oil to a large pan over medium-high heat. Saute the garlic until golden and then add the pasta.

Step 3

Add the cheese to the pan along with the cream and a splash of the pasta water. Stir everything together until the cheese has melted into a sauce. Add more pasta water, a little at a time, until you have the consistency you want.

Step 4

Spoon onto plates and then scatter with the chopped parsley if using.