Cook the spaghetti

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cook the spaghetti until al dente, then reserve a little pasta water before draining.

Make the cream sauce

• Melt the butter with the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, without browning.
• Pour in the cream and let it simmer gently.

Combine and serve

• Add the drained spaghetti to the pan and toss to coat.
• Stir in the grated parmesan, loosening with a splash of pasta water if needed.
• Season with salt and black pepper and serve immediately.