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Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce Recipe

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This Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce offers a rich and creamy twist on the classic Italian sauce by incorporating deeply flavorful roasted garlic. Perfect as a decadent topping for pasta dishes like fettuccine or ravioli, this sauce combines butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and a subtle thickening agent for a perfectly smooth and velvety texture.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Roasted Garlic

  • 1 head roasted garlic (mashed)
  • olive oil (for drizzling)

Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 16 ounces heavy cream (divided: 1 3/4 cups for sauce, 1/4 cup for thickener)
  • 1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Roast the Garlic: To prepare the roasted garlic, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off a head of garlic to expose the cloves, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for about 35-40 minutes until the cloves are soft and golden. Let cool.
  2. Mash the Garlic: Gently squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from their skins into a small bowl. Use a fork to mash the cloves into a smooth paste.
  3. Heat Butter and Cream: In a small saucepan over low to medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add 1 3/4 cups of heavy cream along with the roasted garlic paste, warming the mixture gently. Ensure it becomes very warm but do not allow it to boil to prevent curdling.
  4. Add Cheese and Seasoning: Slowly whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, salt to taste, and black pepper. Stir continuously until the cheese has fully melted into the sauce, creating a smooth blend.
  5. Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour with the remaining 1/4 cup of heavy cream, whisking until smooth. Gradually add this mixture into the saucepan, stirring constantly and heating until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
  6. Finish and Serve: Remove the sauce from heat once thickened. Serve immediately over your favorite cooked fettuccine noodles or ravioli for a luxurious meal.

Notes

  • Do not allow the sauce to boil after adding the cream and butter, as this can cause the sauce to separate.
  • For extra flavor, you can add freshly chopped parsley as a garnish before serving.
  • This sauce pairs well with chicken, shrimp, or steamed vegetables if you want to add protein or sides.
  • To roast garlic faster, you can microwave cloves wrapped in a damp paper towel for about 40 seconds, but oven roasting provides better flavor.

Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/roasted-garlic-alfredo-sauce-recipe/