Penne with Spinach Sauce

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Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves: 5-6 as a side dish, 2-4 as an entree

1/2 pound penne

3 garlic cloves

1/4 cup mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup heavy cream

2 ounces cream cheese

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves

3 tablespoons pasta water

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the penne and cook until it is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.

Mince the garlic in a food processor. Add the mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, salt, pepper, spinach leaves. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Transfer the cheese and spinach mixture to a small sauce pan.

Drain the pasta, reserving 3 tablespoons of the cooking liquid. Add the reserved pasta water to cheese mixture in the small sauce pan. Heat cheese mixture over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes. Scrape the cheese and spinach mixture over the pasta and toss to coat. Season the pasta, to taste, with additional salt and pepper if needed and serve