Description
Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce is a delightful combination of rich flavors that will elevate any pasta dish to gourmet status. The robust taste of roasted garlic blends harmoniously with the bright notes of fresh lemon, creating a sauce that’s both comforting and invigorating. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-make sauce can be paired with your favorite pasta, grilled chicken, or vibrant vegetables. In just under 35 minutes, you can whip up this creamy delight that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 bulb garlic, roasted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound pasta of your choice
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the garlic bulb in aluminum foil and roast for 30-35 minutes until golden and soft. Allow to cool, then squeeze the cloves into a bowl.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Mash in the roasted garlic and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and heat through for 3-4 minutes without boiling.
- Add lemon juice and zest; season with salt and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Gradually fold in grated Parmesan cheese until melted into the sauce.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 80mg