Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce
This creamy roast garlic and lemon pasta sauce combines rich roasted garlic with bright lemon zest for a luscious, tangy pasta topping that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole 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
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine or your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic head to expose cloves, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35-40 minutes until soft.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Allow roasted garlic to cool slightly, then squeeze out the softened garlic cloves into a blender or bowl.
- In a saucepan, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add roasted garlic, cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Simmer sauce gently for 5 minutes, then add Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the sauce with cooked pasta until well coated.
- Serve topped with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end or add sautéed mushrooms for a heartier sauce.