Description
Indulge in a creamy roast garlic & lemon pasta sauce that brings together rich, velvety textures with a bright citrus twist. This easy dinner idea is perfect for busy weeknights or when you need comforting food ideas that feel a little elevated. With roasted garlic adding depth and lemon bringing freshness, this easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
12 oz pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
1 whole garlic bulb
2 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup pasta water
2 tbsp parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and roast garlic for 35–40 minutes until soft
2. Cook pasta until al dente and reserve pasta water
3. Mash roasted garlic into a paste
4. Melt butter and olive oil in skillet
5. Add garlic and cook gently
6. Pour in cream and simmer until slightly thickened
7. Stir in Parmesan cheese gradually
8. Add lemon zest and juice and season
9. Toss pasta with sauce and add pasta water as needed
10. Garnish and serve
Notes
Roast garlic until soft and golden for best flavor
Add lemon juice gradually to balance taste
Use freshly grated Parmesan for smooth texture
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy pasta, garlic pasta, lemon pasta, quick meal