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A close-up of creamy fettuccine pasta tossed in a rich Alfredo sauce, topped with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.

Roasted Garlic Alfredo Pasta

This recipe uses roasted garlic to create a rich and flavorful Alfredo sauce for your 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 tablespoon olive oil
For the Alfredo Sauce
  • 250 g fettuccine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 cup pasta water reserved

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the garlic head on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil. Wrap the foil around the garlic.
  3. Roast for 30 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden.
  4. Once cooled slightly, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a small bowl. Mash with a fork until smooth.
  5. Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Reserve about 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
  6. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  7. Add the mashed roasted garlic to the skillet and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  8. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  9. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  10. 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 until you reach your desired consistency.
  11. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or vegetables to make this a more complete meal.

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