Ingredients

3 heads garlic

Parchment-lined foil

Olive oil

A few sprigs thyme

3/4 pound penne

1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano

2 tablespoons cream

Greens such as watercress

Preparation

Trim the top thirds of garlic heads. Set on parchment-lined foil, drizzle with olive oil, top with thyme, and wrap. Roast at 400 degrees for 1 hour. Cook penne, reserving 3/4 cup pasta water. Squeeze garlic out of skins and heat in a skillet with pasta water and cheese, whisking until thick and creamy. Stir in cream, and penne. Season, and top with greens.