Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Indulging in a bowl of Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce is a delightful culinary experience that transforms an everyday meal into something extraordinary. This rich and flavorful sauce, featuring the aromatic depth of roasted garlic paired with the bright zest of fresh lemon, is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings with friends. With its creamy texture and easily adaptable nature, this sauce works beautifully with any pasta you choose. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a quick solution for those busy weeknight meals that still impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the garlic bulb in aluminum foil and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft. Allow it to cool before squeezing out the cloves.
- Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot and cook your chosen pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Mash the roasted garlic cloves into a paste and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, heating gently for about 3-4 minutes without boiling.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg