Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce: A Delightfully Fresh Twist
A creamy and tangy pasta sauce made with roasted garlic and fresh lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- 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.
- Once the garlic is cool, squeeze out the roasted cloves into the saucepan.
- Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over cooked pasta of your choice.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Add spinach or peas for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce