Roasted Garlic Parmesan Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 whole head garlic
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 12 oz (340 g) pasta
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
• 3/4 cup (75 g) finely grated parmesan
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) reserved pasta water, as needed
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top from the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil and roast until soft, about 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Cook the pasta until al dente and reserve pasta water.

3. 3

   Squeeze the roasted garlic into a skillet and mash with butter over low heat.

4. 4

   Add cream and stir until smooth.

5. 5

   Lower the heat and add parmesan gradually.

6. 6

   Add pasta and toss, loosening with pasta water as needed.