Description
Savor the rich, comforting flavors of Spaghetti with Creamy Roasted Garlic Sauce. This delightful dish combines perfectly cooked spaghetti with a velvety sauce made from roasted garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Each bite is a warm embrace for your taste buds, making it perfect for cozy nights in or impressing dinner guests. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a restaurant-quality meal right at home that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 whole head of garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice off the top of the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until golden and soft.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil and squeeze in the roasted garlic cloves. Stir for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Gradually pour in heavy cream while stirring constantly. Add grated Parmesan cheese and mix until smooth.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting, Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 65mg