Roasted Garlic Alfredo Tagliatelle

Roasted Garlic Alfredo Tagliatelle is a rich and flavorful pasta dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The roasted garlic gives the Alfredo sauce a deep, savory flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Alfredo sauce is one of the most popular pasta sauces in the world, and for good reason. It is creamy, cheesy, and incredibly delicious. However, traditional Alfredo sauce can be a bit heavy and rich for some people. This recipe for Roasted Garlic Alfredo Tagliatelle lightens up the classic sauce by using roasted garlic instead of raw garlic. The result is a sauce that is still creamy and cheesy, but with a lighter, more delicate flavor.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound tagliatelle pasta
• 1 head of garlic, roasted
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Cut the top off the head of garlic and drizzle with olive oil.
3. Wrap the garlic in foil and roast in the oven for 45 minutes, or until the garlic is soft and golden brown.
4. Cook the tagliatelle pasta according to package directions.
5. While the pasta is cooking, make the Alfredo sauce. In a large saucepan, combine the roasted garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
6. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
7. Drain the pasta and add it to the Alfredo sauce.
8. Stir to combine and cook until the pasta is heated through.

Why It Works

• Roasting the garlic mellows its flavor and makes it sweeter, which gives the Alfredo sauce a more complex and nuanced flavor.
• Using heavy cream instead of milk makes the sauce richer and more luxurious.
• Grated Parmesan cheese adds a salty, nutty flavor to the sauce.
• Fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous flavor to the dish.