Lemon Garlic Sour Cream Pasta

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 16 mins | Course: Dinner | Serves: 6 

Lemon, garlic, and sour cream with parmesan cheese, green onions, and spinach grace these pasta shells in a lovely rich silky sauce. A quick dinner that comes together easily. Inspired by Amy Fulwood of The Cook Report https://thecookreport.co.uk/lemon-garlic-sour-cream-pasta/ 

16-oz pasta shells, cooked

½ cup butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup sour cream

¾ cup parmesan cheese, grated

1 cup heavy cream

1 lemon, zested and juiced

½ tsp salt

Garlic salt and pepper, to taste

8 oz fresh spinach

3 green onions, chopped

Cook pasta shells or your favorite pasta per package instructions. Melt butter in a large skillet and stir in the garlic, cook for 1 minute, add in the sour cream, parmesan cheese, heavy cream, lemon zest and juice, and seasonings. Let simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in the hot cooked and drained pasta and the spinach. Remove from heat and top with green onions (or parsley) and additional freshly grated parmesan or pecorino cheese.