Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Cream Sauce

By jeknudson

Ingredients

• 6 cloves garlic, unpeeled
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup low-fat milk, warmed
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

Details

Adapted from eatingwell.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook garlic in a small cast-iron skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the skins have darkened and the cloves are soft inside, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, remove skins and mash the garlic until smooth.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until combined. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to low and whisk in the mashed garlic, Parmesan, salt and pepper. Cook, whisking constantly, until the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.