Creamy Roasted Garlic Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this luxurious Creamy Roasted Garlic Sauce, a heavenly blend of roasted garlic, Parmesan cheese, and silky dairy ingredients, perfect for pasta, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats. The recipe starts with sweet, caramelized roasted garlic, made effortlessly in the oven, which is then whisked into a velvety roux of butter, flour, milk, and heavy cream. The addition of Parmesan cheese takes this sauce to gourmet levels of flavor, while optional fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness. Ready in under an hour, this sauce is a must-try for garlic lovers, combining indulgent creaminess with the irresistible depth of roasted garlic. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing addition to any feast, it’s a versatile and easy sauce that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Garlic bulbs
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the tops off the garlic bulbs to expose the cloves slightly. Place them on a piece of aluminum foil and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Wrap the garlic bulbs tightly in the foil and roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the garlic is golden and soft.
Once roasted, allow the garlic to cool slightly. Squeeze the softened garlic cloves out of their skins and mash into a paste using a fork. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Gradually pour in the milk and heavy cream while whisking to avoid lumps. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the roasted garlic paste and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
If desired, garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy immediately over pasta, roasted vegetables, or grilled chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1916 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.0 g | 210% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.9 g | 435% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 411 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 2752 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 48.6 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1366 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 831 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
