Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce
This creamy roast garlic and lemon pasta sauce combines rich roasted garlic and fresh lemon zest to create a bright, velvety sauce perfect for elevating any pasta dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of garlic
- 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
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 12 ounces pasta of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic head to expose the cloves, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Once garlic is cool enough, squeeze the soft roasted cloves into a blender or bowl.
- Add heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese to the roasted garlic and blend or whisk until smooth.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the sauce with the cooked pasta until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, substitute half of the heavy cream with Greek yogurt. Adding a pinch of red pepper flakes gives a subtle spicy kick.