Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce
Creamy roast garlic and lemon pasta sauce is an indulgent, flavor-packed delight that elevates any pasta dish to gourmet status. The sweetness of roasted garlic melds beautifully with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon, creating a luscious sauce that is perfect for both weeknight meals and special occasions. This versatile sauce complements a variety of pasta shapes and can be customized to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 whole heads garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 30 g butter (cubed)
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup cream (single or heavy)
- 2 – 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of one lemon
- 50 g parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- Pasta of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Prepare garlic heads by removing outer layers and cutting off the tops.
- Drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for about 45 minutes until soft.
- Squeeze out the roasted garlic into a bowl and mash into a paste.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in well-salted water.
- In a frying pan, melt butter over medium heat, add pepper, then whisk in garlic paste.
- Pour in cream while stirring continuously and let simmer gently.
- Mix in lemon juice and zest, then gradually add parmesan until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg