Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce, a perfect balance of comfort and freshness. This sauce is created by blending the rich, sweet notes of roasted garlic with the bright acidity of fresh lemon juice, creating a luxurious coating for your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 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 the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the garlic bulb in aluminum foil and roast for 30–35 minutes until golden. Allow cooling before squeezing cloves into a bowl.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil, add roasted garlic cloves, and mash into a paste.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring well for about 3–4 minutes without boiling.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest; season with salt and pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Gradually fold in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg