© Ian Knauer
The garlic can be roasted ahead of time, anytime your oven is on. Slideshow: More Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2
Cut the top 1/4 inch off the garlic, then sprinkle the head of garlic with a pinch of salt and wrap in foil. Roast the garlic in the oven until golden, about 45 minutes. Squeeze the garlic cloves from the skins and reserve.
Step 3
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente, then drain.
