Roasted Garlic Fettucine Alfredo (Life's Ambrosia)

One of my favorite recipes sources online, Life's Ambrosia has some of best recipes I've ever tried and have made time and time again. Great, bold, delicious flavors and fun, unique recipes. I've never been disappointed.

Variation with broccoli!

One of the recipes I love the most is the Roasted Garlic Fettuccine Alfredo. I've made this recipe at least a dozen time now and have done variations adding broccoli and other different veggies- even seasoned, cooked chicken. This is seriously one of the best fettuccine recipes I've ever had and nothing can beat. You've just gotta try it!

Serves 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

• 1 head garlic
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 pound dried fettuccine pasta
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• salt 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Cut the top 1/4 inch off the garlic. Place garlic on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle oil over the top. Wrap in the foil and roast for 40 - 45 minutes or until browned and soft. Remove from oven. Allow to cool. Use a fork to remove cloves. Mash together in a bowl.
3. Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
4. While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add in roasted garlic and cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Stir in 1/2 of the cheese and cook just until it starts to melt. Stir in 1/2 of the cream and whisk until the cheese melts. Add in remaining cheese and cream. Continue whisking until smooth. Add pepper and parsley. If sauce appears to thick, thin with a little of the reserved pasta water.
6. Add hot pasta and toss to coat. Add salt if needed. Serve immediately.

Recipe Source: LifesAmbrosia.com