Roasted Garlic Bacon Alfredo Sauce Recipes

THIS GARLIC BACON ALFREDO SAUCE IS SO GOOD, IT MAY HAVE CAUSED MY ENGAGEMENT - JUST SAYIN'

Steps:

• Set your oven to 400°F.
• Line a sheet pan with parchment paper (foil also works). Place 7 strips of bacon on the parchment on the left side of the pan, and add diced onions to the right side of the pan.
• Place in the oven and cook for about 15-20 minutes. (Make sure to watch your onions and stir as needed. If the bacon completes cooking first, remove it from pan with tongs and drain it on a paper towel while the onions finish up. The onions should be lightly brown to optimize sweetness.)
• Cook both until done, then drain them on a paper towel when complete.
• When cool enough to handle, tear the bacon into pieces. Set it aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to boil and salt as a rolling boil begins. Add the pasta when the water is boiling vigorously.
• Cook in accordance with package directions.
• Drain the pasta when al dente.
• In a metal saucepan, begin melting the butter over medium-low heat.
• After the butter has melted, add in the heavy cream. Allow the mixture to come together in a soft bubbling boil.
• Add in the cheeses. Stir until everything is melted and combined.
• Add in the pepper, garlic, and nutmeg. Keep it on medium-low heat.
• The sauce will thicken. Continue to cook until the pasta is complete.
• Pour the cream sauce over the cooked and drained pasta. Combine.
• Add in the onions and bacon. Stir.
• Taste and add salt as needed. Bacon is naturally salty, so the amount of salt you need is a personal choice. Reserving it for the end is best.
• Let the pasta rest for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

ROASTED GARLIC ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Slice top off garlic head and wrap in foil. Bake at 350F for 30-45 minutes. Cool and squeeze garlic paste from cloves. Note: I always pour olive oil over the garlic head before baking/roasting.
• Heat cream in a skillet or saucepan.
• Whisk in parmesan cheese and garlic, until thick and smooth.
• Reduce heat, add salt (or thyme) and pepper to taste.
• Serve over hot cooked pasta.