Creamy Roast Garlic Lemon Pasta Sauce – Ultimate Recipe Delight
Creamy Roast Garlic Lemon Pasta Sauce – Ultimate Recipe Delight is a culinary treasure that elevates any meal with its rich, velvety texture and vibrant flavors. This sauce combines the sweetness of roasted garlic with the bright zing of fresh lemon, transforming a simple pasta dish into a gourmet experience. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it’s quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for any occasion. Customize it with your favorite proteins or vegetables to make it truly your own. Once you serve this delightful sauce, your family and friends will be coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Whole bulbs of garlic
- Olive oil
- Heavy cream
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fettuccine or spaghetti pasta
- Butter
- Salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off a whole bulb of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and mash in roasted garlic. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add fresh lemon juice and zest; then gradually mix in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg