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Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce

Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce for Ultimate Comfort

This Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce elevates your pasta dishes with its rich flavor and creamy texture, ensuring ultimate comfort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can use cashew cream for a lighter option.
  • 1 head Garlic (roasted) Fresh garlic can be used for a sharper taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with butter.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Lime juice can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest No direct substitute, but more lemon juice can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use kosher or sea salt for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper White pepper can be used for a milder flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with Pecorino Romano.
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta Ideally linguine or fettuccine; gluten-free option available.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Can be replaced with basil.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • saucepan
  • pot
  • colander
  • Foil
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap individual garlic heads in aluminum foil and place directly on the oven rack. Roast for 30–35 minutes.
  2. While the garlic is roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine or fettuccine and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Squeeze the roasted garlic into the pan and mash it. Cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Heat for 3-4 minutes without boiling to thicken the sauce.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice and zest, season with salt and black pepper, and simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted into the sauce.
  7. Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately on warm plates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover sauce in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat gently, adding cream if needed.

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