Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce
This creamy roast garlic and lemon pasta sauce offers a luscious blend of roasted garlic sweetness and bright citrus notes, perfect for elevating any pasta dish with rich, velvety flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole bulb of garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 12 ounces cooked pasta (such as fettuccine or linguine)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic bulb, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35-40 minutes until soft and golden.
- Once cooled, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a blender or bowl.
- In a pan over medium heat, warm the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil then add the roasted garlic, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the heavy cream, and stir until warmed through but not boiling.
- Add Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper; mix until the cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra touch, sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat.