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Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce

Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce to Brighten Your Dinner

This creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce combines rich garlic flavors with zesty lemon for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can use half-and-half for a lighter version.
  • 1 bulb Garlic (Roasted) Roast until golden and soft.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use extra virgin for superior taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Use freshly squeezed for the best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Can substitute with lime zest.
  • to taste teaspoon Salt Adjust to your taste preference.
  • to taste teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is best.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Pecorino Romano can be used for a sharper flavor.
For Serving
  • 4 servings Pasta (your choice) Fettuccine or penne work beautifully.
  • to taste Fresh Parsley Can substitute with basil.

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • medium saucepan
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap a whole bulb of garlic tightly in aluminum foil and roast for 30–35 minutes until golden and soft.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your choice of pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add mashed roasted garlic cloves to the oil, creating a fragrant base.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and heat through for 3–4 minutes without boiling.
  5. Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice and add lemon zest. Stir in salt and black pepper to taste, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Gradually add 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined.
  7. Toss the drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
  8. Transfer the pasta to serving plates and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and fully roast the garlic for sweetness. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water as necessary.

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