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Creamy Roasted Garlic and Lemon Pasta Sauce

A silky pasta sauce made with roasted garlic, fresh lemon, cream, and Parmesan cheese for a bright yet comforting dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Roasted Garlic
  • 2 garlic heads
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Foil
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Roast garlic until soft and golden.
  2. Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet.
  3. Mash roasted garlic and add to skillet.
  4. Pour in cream and simmer gently.
  5. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
  6. Add lemon juice, zest, and seasoning.
  7. Toss with pasta and serve warm.

Notes

Add pasta water to adjust consistency. Serve immediately for best texture.