Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce: The Best Comfort Recipe
Discover the ultimate recipe for a creamy roast garlic and lemon pasta sauce that is perfect for any comfort meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Roasting, Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 bulb garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 pound pasta of choice
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap the garlic bulb in aluminum foil and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Once garlic is roasted, squeeze the cloves into the pan.
- Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add lemon juice and zest, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and combine with the sauce.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter sauce, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add sautéed vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce, pasta sauce, comfort food