Roasted Garlic And Parmesan Pasta

If pasta that tastes like garlic bread sounds like your dream dinner… welcome to the table! This Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Pasta is buttery, cheesy, garlicky, and super comforting. It’s one of those dishes that feels fancy but takes barely any effort. Just toss hot pasta into a bowl of roasted garlic butter and boom magic.

This one’s great for weeknights, weekends, or whenever you’re craving something cozy and packed with flavor. Let’s get cooking!

Method

1. Roast the Garlic

To start, you’ll need to roast an entire head of garlic. This step gives the dish its deep, sweet, garlicky flavor. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Take a whole head of garlic, slice off the top to expose the cloves, and place it on a piece of foil. Drizzle it with a little olive oil and wrap it tightly in the foil. Roast it in the oven for about 40 minutes, or until the cloves are soft, golden, and slightly caramelized. Let the garlic cool just enough to handle, then gently squeeze the cloves out of their skins into a bowl. They should be soft enough to mash easily with a fork.

2. Boil the Pasta

While the garlic is roasting or cooling, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook it according to the instructions on the package. Make sure not to overcook it you want the noodles to be tender but still hold their shape. While the pasta is boiling, go ahead and set up your mixing bowl with the butter mixture so it’s ready when the pasta is done. Don’t forget  you’ll want a bit of pasta water in the final dish, so don’t drain it all when it’s time to combine everything.

3. Make the Butter Mixture

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened stick of butter, all the roasted garlic cloves, the chopped parsley, and the freshly grated parmesan cheese. Using a fork or spoon, mash and stir the ingredients together until you have a creamy, spreadable mixture. The heat from the garlic will help everything blend together, creating a flavorful base that will coat the pasta beautifully.

4. Toss It All Together

Once the pasta is finished cooking, don’t drain it completely. Instead, use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer the hot pasta directly from the pot into the bowl with the garlic butter mixture. Let some of that starchy pasta water come along for the ride it helps the sauce stick and makes everything silky. Gently toss the pasta with the mixture, using the heat of the noodles to melt the butter and bring the whole dish together. Keep tossing until all the noodles are evenly coated and glistening.

5. Season and Serve

Now it’s time to taste and adjust. Add a little salt and freshly cracked black pepper, then toss again. If the pasta seems dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it up. Serve the pasta warm, topped with a little extra parmesan, more parsley, or even some chili flakes for a bit of heat. Enjoy immediately while it’s still warm and buttery!

Necessary Tools 

• Large pot for boiling pasta
• Strainer or tongs
• Mixing bowl
• Knife and cutting board
• Fork or spoon for mashing
• Garlic roaster or foil (for roasting garlic)

Serving Suggestions 

• Top it with extra parmesan and a sprinkle of chili flakes if you like a kick.
• Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or sautéed mushrooms for a more filling meal.
• Serve with a crisp green salad and a slice of garlic bread (yes, double garlic!) for the ultimate cozy dinner.

Fun Fact 

Roasted garlic isn’t just regular garlic it’s a whole new flavor! When you roast it, the sharp bite goes away, and it turns sweet, buttery, and soft like a spread. That’s why it works perfectly in this pasta it melts right into the sauce!

Conclusion 

This Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Pasta is one of those “how is this so good with so few ingredients?” kind of meals. It’s simple, cozy, and absolutely packed with flavor. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a lazy Sunday treat, this pasta brings all the comfort of garlic bread in noodle form. Hope you love it as much as I do!