Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce, an incredible recipe that transforms any pasta dish into a gourmet experience. This sauce melds the sweetness of roasted garlic with the brightness of fresh lemon, creating a rich and creamy texture that is both comforting and refreshing. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this sauce is easy to prepare and versatile enough to pair with any pasta type. Elevate your meals with this delicious sauce that will quickly become a kitchen staple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 bulb roasted garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound pasta of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the garlic bulb in aluminum foil and roast for 30-35 minutes until golden. Let cool, then squeeze cloves into a bowl.
- Boil salted water in a large pot for pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mashed roasted garlic and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, heating through for 3-4 minutes without boiling.
- Mix in lemon juice, zest, salt, and black pepper; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Fold in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat well. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 95mg