Creamy Pasta with Basil and Spinach

Ingredients

8 ounces short pasta
2 large garlic cloves
2 generous handfuls baby spinach, about 4 cups
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup reserved pasta water

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