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Andrew Fowler

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Alfredo

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole garlic head
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 8 oz dry penne
  • 1 tbsp fine salt for pasta water
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup freshly finely grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt for sauce
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Cut top 1/4 inch from garlic head to expose cloves. Drizzle oil; foil-wrap and roast 35 to 40 minutes until soft. Cool to handle; squeeze out cloves and mash smooth.
  2. Near end of roasting, cook penne with tablespoon salt to 1 minute short of package time. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain.
  3. Melt butter in large skillet over low; add mashed garlic, cream, milk, sauce salt, and pepper. Gently simmer 2 minutes.
  4. Add pasta and 1/4 cup reserved water; toss 1 to 2 minutes until tender. Remove from heat; gradually add Parmesan.
  5. Add pasta water by tablespoon as needed for smooth coating; serve promptly.