Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
629 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce
Description
In this recipe for Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce, whole garlic heads are roasted and mashed into a smooth paste to infuse the sauce with a gentle, caramelized garlic flavor. Butter is melted and combined with heavy cream and the roasted garlic paste, then heated to a simmer. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese is whisked in to provide a cheesy richness and depth.
The sauce is thickened by whisking together a tablespoon of heavy cream with cornstarch to form a paste, then incorporating this slowly into the simmering sauce. Whisking continuously prevents lumps and results in a smooth, classic cream sauce consistency. The balance of butter, cream, and Parmesan creates a velvety texture with a subtle tang and savory garlic undertone from the slow-roasted garlic.
This sauce complements pasta, steamed vegetables, or grilled chicken well. It offers a rich but nuanced flavor profile due to the roasting process. Adjust black pepper to taste for mild heat, and substitute all-purpose flour for cornstarch if desired.
The recipe yields about 2 to 2.5 cups of sauce, making enough for several servings. Roasting the garlic beforehand is key to the mild but aromatic flavor that distinguishes this sauce from a standard Alfredo.
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1 garlic see note #1, head, roasted
- 6 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated is best
- 1/2 tsp black pepper more or less, depending on your tastes
To thicken
- 1 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
Prepare
- Remove cloves of roasted garlic from the head and mash with a fork until smooth and pasty. This can also be done in a food processor if you'd like.
Make sauce
- In a medium saucepan over MED-LOW heat, add butter and melt.
- Pour in heavy whipping cream and roasted garlic paste. Stir and heat to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and whisk until smooth.
Thicken
- In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp heavy whipping cream and 2 tsp cornstarch (or flour), and whisk until smooth.
- Add the cornstarch and heavy cream mixture (it will be a thick paste-like consistency), whisking as you add it to remove any lumps and fully incorporate it into the sauce.
- Continue to whisk and simmer until sauce has thickened to a classic cream sauce consistency. This may take a few minutes, or it could happen quicker, it all depends on your stovetop and saucepan.
Notes
- Roasting garlic mellows its pungency and produces a paste that blends smoothly into the sauce.
- All-purpose flour can replace cornstarch as a thickener in equal amounts if preferred.
- This recipe makes approximately 2 to 2½ cups of sauce, enough for multiple servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 629 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 629kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 63g | 97% |
| Saturated Fat | 40g | 200% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 184mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 531mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2301IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 446mg | 45% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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