Ingredients
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- 12 oz bucatini pasta
- 2 whole garlic bulbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Slice the tops off the garlic bulbs, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35 to 40 minutes until soft and golden.
- Cook the bucatini pasta in boiling water until al dente, then reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the pan.
- Add heavy cream and whole milk, stirring gently until the garlic melts into the sauce.
- Add the cooked bucatini and parmesan cheese, stirring until coated and creamy, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then remove from heat.
- Finish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add parmesan off the heat for a smoother sauce.
- Use reserved pasta water gradually to control sauce thickness.
- Reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop and Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
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