Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce
This creamy roast garlic and lemon pasta sauce offers a rich, tangy flavor perfect for elevating your favorite pasta dishes with fresh, wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole garlic bulb
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 oz cooked pasta (such as fettuccine or linguine)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic bulb to expose the cloves, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 40 minutes until soft.
- Once cooled, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a bowl and mash them into a smooth paste.
- In a skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic paste and gently cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stir well, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add lemon zest and juice, then mix in the Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce until fully coated.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra richness, add a tablespoon of butter when stirring in the cream, or top the dish with toasted pine nuts for added texture.