Description
Indulge in a delightful experience with our Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe. This rich, creamy sauce marries the deep flavors of roasted garlic with fresh lemon zest, creating a taste sensation that elevates any pasta dish. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy weeknight meal, this versatile sauce can be paired with various pasta types and customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins like chicken or turkey. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 bulb roasted garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap garlic in aluminum foil and roast for 30-35 minutes until golden.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of water before draining.
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil and mash roasted garlic into a paste. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, stirring for 3-4 minutes without boiling.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if 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: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg