Rao's Copycat Roasted Garlic Alfredo

60 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. 2Slice the tops off the garlic bulbs.
  3. 3Drop the sliced garlic bulbs into a ramekin.
  4. 4Drizzle the garlic with olive oil.
  5. 5Roast the garlic for 40 to 45 minutes until very soft and golden.
  6. 6Cool the roasted garlic slightly and squeeze the cloves into a bowl.
  7. 7Mash the roasted garlic into a smooth paste.
  8. 8In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
  9. 9Add heavy cream and milk to the melted butter.
  10. 10Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, do not boil.
  11. 11Whisk the roasted garlic paste into the cream mixture until completely smooth.
  12. 12Lower the heat.
  13. 13Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth.
  14. 14Add salt, white pepper, and sugar.
  15. 15Simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce lightly thickens.
  16. 16Remove the sauce from the heat.
  17. 17Stir in a small amount of extra virgin olive oil.
  18. 18Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Ingredients

  • 2 Whole garlic bulbs
  • 10 g Olive oil
  • 60 g Unsalted butter
  • 600 g Heavy cream
  • 120 g Whole milk
  • 120 g Parmesan cheese, very finely grated (Parmigiano Reggiano preferred)
  • 6 g Kosher salt
  • 0.5 g White pepper
  • 2 g Sugar
  • 15 g Extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

ovenramekinknivessaucepanwhiskbowl

Tips

  • Keep the heat low once the cheese goes in to prevent graininess.
  • You know the sauce is ready when it coats the back of a spoon and you can split it.