Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce: Indulgent Delight at Home
Indulge in the rich flavors of creamy roast garlic and lemon, perfect for elevating any pasta dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heads of garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap the heads of garlic in aluminum foil with olive oil and roast for 30-35 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice over medium heat.
- Once the garlic is roasted, squeeze the cloves into the sauce and stir.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to the sauce, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce and serve hot.
Notes
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Adjust the lemon juice according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce, Pasta Sauce, Garlic Sauce, Lemon Sauce