Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce
This creamy roast garlic and lemon pasta sauce combines roasted garlic’s mellow sweetness with bright lemon zest for a vibrant, rich pasta topping that’s both comforting and refreshing.
- 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 head of garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 12 ounces cooked pasta (fettuccine or linguine recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic head to expose cloves, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35-40 minutes until soft.
- Once cooled, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of the skin into a blender or bowl.
- Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the garlic. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer sauce to a skillet over medium heat. Warm gently, stirring frequently, and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. Pair the dish with a crisp white wine for an elegant meal.