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Close-up of fettuccine pasta coated in creamy roasted garlic alfredo sauce, garnished with parsley.

Roasted Garlic Alfredo Pasta

This recipe transforms roasted garlic into a rich and flavorful Alfredo sauce for pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Roasting Garlic 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Garlic
  • 1 head garlic top sliced off
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Pasta and Sauce
  • 12 oz fettuccine
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 1/4 cup pasta water reserved

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the garlic head on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap loosely in foil. Roast for 30 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden.
  2. While the garlic roasts, cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  3. Once the garlic is roasted, squeeze the softened cloves out of their skins into a large skillet over medium heat. Mash the garlic with a fork.
  4. Add the butter to the skillet and melt it with the mashed garlic. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
  7. Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

For a smoother sauce, you can blend the roasted garlic with the butter and cream before adding the cheese. Adjust seasoning as needed.

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