Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 whole heads of garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and white pepper to taste
• Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the top off each garlic head to expose cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil.

2. 2

   Roast garlic for 35-40 minutes until cloves are golden and soft. Squeeze out the roasted cloves and mash into a paste.

3. 3

   Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.

4. 4

   Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then heavy cream. Stir constantly until smooth.

5. 5

   Add the roasted garlic paste, Parmesan, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and white pepper.

6. 6

   Simmer on low for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to desired consistency.

7. 7

   Serve immediately over pasta, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables.