Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce—a luxurious blend of flavors that's perfect for elevating pasta, vegetables, or your favorite proteins. This recipe starts with whole garlic bulbs roasted to golden perfection, bringing out their mellow, caramelized sweetness. Combined with a buttery roux, heavy cream, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, the sauce achieves a creamy, silky texture that's irresistibly smooth. A touch of black pepper and optional fresh parsley garnish adds a burst of freshness, while optional milk allows you to customize the thickness to your liking. Simple yet decadent, this comforting sauce is an easy way to turn any meal into a gourmet experience. Perfect for garlic lovers, this versatile recipe is bound to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Garlic bulbs
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Milk (optional, for thinning, if desired)
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the tops off the garlic bulbs to expose the cloves. Drizzle each bulb with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, wrap them in aluminum foil, and roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cloves are golden and soft.
Remove the roasted garlic from the oven and let it cool slightly. Squeeze the cloves out of their skins into a small bowl and mash them into a paste with a fork. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously, to create a roux.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking to avoid lumps. If the sauce is too thick, add the optional milk a little at a time to achieve your desired consistency.
Stir in the mashed roasted garlic and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to deepen the flavor.
Remove the sauce from the heat and optionally garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Serve immediately over pasta, vegetables, or your favorite protein. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 226.6 g | 291% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.9 g | 620% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2106 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 772 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 618 mg | 13% | |
*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.
