Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce: Indulgent Recipe Delight
A rich and flavorful pasta sauce made with roasted garlic and a hint of lemon, perfect for indulgent meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Roasting and simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap the garlic head in foil and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the saucepan and stir.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and juice.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Mix well and serve over your choice of pasta.
Notes
- Serve with extra Parmesan cheese on top.
- This sauce pairs well with both spaghetti and fettuccine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce, pasta sauce, roasted garlic