Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta sauce made with roasted garlic and fresh lemon juice, perfect for elevating your favorite pasta dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the garlic bulb in aluminum foil and roast for about 30-35 minutes, or until golden and soft. Allow it to cool, then squeeze the cloves into a bowl.
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the roasted garlic and mash it into a paste using a fork. Cook for about 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add Cream: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring until well combined. Let the mixture heat through for about 3-4 minutes, not allowing it to boil.
- Include Lemon: Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Season with salt and black pepper. Continue to cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
- Mix in Parmesan: Gradually fold in the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until melted and incorporated into the sauce.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing well to coat each piece. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until reaching your desired consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated on low heat.
- Use any kind of pasta you prefer, such as fettuccine, spaghetti, or penne.
- For a vegan option, substitute heavy cream with a plant-based alternative and omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg