Basil and Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce Recipe
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
629 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
Basil and Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 full heads of garlic
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- Handful of fresh basil
- 1 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- salt & pepper
- Your favorite thick pasta cooked (fettuccine, tortellini, ravioli, etc.)
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut the tops off the heads of garlic leaving the rest in tact.
- Drizzle a tablespoon over the top of each head of garlic.
- Wrap the heads of garlic in foil and place in the oven for 1 hour.
- Squeeze the garlic from the peel into a food processor.
- Add remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil to the processor along with a handful of basil.
- Pulse until mixture is smooth and combined.
- Add mixture from the food processor into a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Slowly add in heavy cream until just beginning to simmer.
- Add in sour cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Stir frequently until melted and smooth.
- Add in your pasta and enjoy!
Notes
- Weight Watchers Freestyle Points: 26 for 2oz pasta + 1/6 of sauce
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2oz pasta + 1/6 of sauce
Calories
629kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
651mg
(27%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 629 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2oz pasta + 1/6 of sauce | |
| Calories | 629kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 651mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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