Garlic-Butter Spinach and Pasta

Step 1

Prepare pasta following directions on the box.

Step 2

Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet or dutch oven.

Step 3

Add garlic and continue to stir and cook until fragrant; about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Add spinach; season with salt, pepper, and basil, and cook until spinach is wilted; about 1 to 2 minutes. Depending on the size of your skillet, you might have to cook the spinach down in batches.

Step 5

Drain cooked pasta and add to the spinach mixture; add cream cheese and milk.

Step 6

Mix and stir until everything is well incorporated and cream cheese is melted.

Step 7

Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.

Step 8

Top with fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings.

Step 9

Serve.