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    Roasted Garlic & Parmesan Noodles

    February 5, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 6 Comments

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    Roasted Garlic & Parmesan Noodles Recipe

    Because sometimes spaghetti with meat sauce just gets old. 

    Y’all. I love garlic. I love cooking with it and add it to anything that it makes sense to add to. Last year, when I was super-preggers with Cuatro, the entire family got the flu. I had had my flu shot so figured it wouldn’t get it. After all 4 of my guys started to feel better, I was hit with it. I knew right away that I’d have to go in for tamiflu, to help take the edge off and keep the coughing to a minimum. I was terrified that the forceful coughing might send me into labor. The night before I went to the urgent care, where my OB sent me, I ate 2 heads of garlic…raw cloves, to help fend off the infection while I slept. Ate them willingly. And it wasn’t terrible.

    So not only do I not mind having garlic in all (most of) our food…I don’t mind eating them raw in dire situations 🙂

    (Apologies for bringing up the flu on a food blog. It was the respiratory flu. If that helps!)

    My husband, however, isn’t the biggest fan of garlic…he doesn’t mind, but he’s not a fanatic like I am. I was really worried that he wouldn’t like these noodles…but alas, he did!

    Here’s why…they don’t have a strong garlic flavor. Roasting them really changes up the flavor, plus combining them with Parmesan cheese and some spices really brought out a different taste.

    Verdict: Loved these. Great alternative to spaghetti with red meat sauce or marinara.

    AND…your house will smell amazing, and might attract neighbors to your meal.

    Roasted Garlic & Parmesan Noodles

    See how to Roast Whole Garlic here and then proceed with the rest of this recipe!

    (For this recipe, I added the roasted garlic cloves to my chopper, so I could mix in the parmesan cheese and spices.)

    Once the roasted garlic and parmesan “paste” was mixed together, I tossed lightly with the cooked noodles.

    Divine y’all. Loved these noodles!

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    Roasted Garlic & Parmesan Noodles

    Once the roasted garlic and parmesan "paste" was mixed together, I tossed lightly with the cooked noodles. Divine y'all. Loved these noodles!
    Prep Time10 minutes
    Cook Time25 minutes
    Servings - 4 servings

    Ingredients 

    • 1 lb. spaghetti or other favorite noodles
    • 4 heads garlic
    • olive oil drizzles
    • 2 Tbsp grated or shaved Parmesan cheese
    • Pinchful of oregano leaves garnish
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Cook the pasta noodles as directed on the package.
    • Preheat oven to 400.
    • Cut off the tops of the garlic heads and place them in a small baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, and place a small piece of foil over the top, so the tops don't burn.
    • Roast for 20-25 minutes, and enjoy the aroma.
    • Remove from oven and let cool until you can handle them, about 5 minutes.
    • Squeeze the roasted garlic into a small bowl or chopper/food processor. Add another drizzle of olive oil, the parmesan cheese, oregano leaves, salt and pepper. Mash well, or chop until "paste" forms.
    • Once the noodles are cooked and drained, add the paste and toss together.
    • Serve Roasted Garlic & Parmesan Noodles, as a side dish with baked chicken, beef roast, or other favorite Italian dish.
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    Filed Under: Budget Friendly Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Side Dish Recipes

    Comments

    1. Nicole says

      February 5, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      Looks yummy! I am going to try this. When you say parm, do you mean the fresh grated stuff or the powdered kraft kind? I wasn’t sure. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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      • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

        February 12, 2014 at 10:24 pm

        Hey Nicole,

        I used the shaved parmesan I had in my fridge, but since it’s being combined with the roasted garlic, any variety will do!

        Erin

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    2. Kimber says

      February 5, 2014 at 9:47 pm

      Oh my, this sounds so awesome. I haven’t roasted garlic in years; used to love it. Thank you. Going to the store for more garlic tomorrow and roasting tomorrow night.

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    3. Miki says

      February 6, 2014 at 4:16 am

      Love this! I am so making this!! 😀 Can’t wait. Thanks for sharing!!

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    4. Leslie S says

      February 18, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      Sounds GREAT!!!!! Going to try this week! Also when ever I roast garlic I always do an extra head or two so that I can make either garlic bread or a garlic and herb cream cheese mixture for crackers or melba toast. Doing that just keeps me from having to roast nearly every day.

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    5. jessica says

      April 28, 2014 at 10:48 pm

      so, when you say you ate 2 heads of garlic… you just pop out the cloves and crunch them raw and whole? i love garlic, too, but that…….kinda scares me!

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