One-Pot Roasted Garlic Pasta

Ingredients

• 25 Garlic cloves (From 2 garlic heads, peeled; set aside 1 clove for later and cook the rest)
• 0.333 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp Salt (Plus more to taste)
• 1 lb Shells or cavatappi pasta (Use either shape)
• 5 cups Water
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream

Steps

1. 1

   Set aside one peeled garlic clove for later. Place a sieve over a heatproof measuring cup so it is ready to catch the garlic and oil.

2. 2

   In a medium 3- to 4-quart pot over medium heat, combine the olive oil and the remaining peeled garlic cloves. When the oil begins to sizzle, reduce the heat to low.

3. 3

   Fry the garlic over low heat, stirring frequently and keeping the cloves moving in the oil. Occasionally baste them with the oil so they color evenly; cook for about 8 minutes, until golden-brown on the outside.

4. 4

   Pour the garlic and oil through the prepared sieve into the heatproof measuring cup. Reserve the garlic-infused oil, and return the fried garlic to the pot.

5. 5

   Add 5 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of salt to the pot with the fried garlic. Bring to a boil over high heat, then boil for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Use a slotted spoon to transfer the softened garlic to a cutting board. Carefully crush the cloves with the back of a knife until they form a fine paste.

7. 7

   Add the pasta and garlic paste to the boiling water. Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until the pasta is al dente—often about 3 minutes less than the package directs—and the water has reduced by about half.

8. 8

   Finely grate the reserved raw garlic clove.

9. 9

   Add the grated garlic, reserved garlic-infused oil, and heavy cream to the pot. Mix until the liquid emulsifies into a thin, brothy sauce and the pasta is cooked through.

10. 10

    Taste and add more salt as needed. Let the pasta rest for a minute or two; the sauce will thicken as it stands.

Notes

The recipe description reports 35 minutes of cook time; the structured recipe gives 10 minutes prep, 35 minutes cook, and 45 minutes total. Cooking time for the pasta depends on its package directions. The source gives no additional water amount beyond the stated 5 cups.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• vegetarian
• one-pot
• stovetop
• creamy
• garlic