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Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta

Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta for Comforting Evenings

Experience the delightful Creamy Roast Garlic and Lemon Pasta, a perfect comfort food dish combining rich cream and zesty lemon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option.
  • 1 bulb Roasted Garlic For a sharper taste, use raw garlic but adjust the quantity.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with butter for a richer flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Ensure zest is from unwaxed lemons.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste or use sea salt.
  • to taste Black Pepper Fresh cracked is recommended.
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Consider Grana Padano or Pecorino Romano as substitutes.
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta Any type according to your preference.
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Parsley Can substitute with basil.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large pot
  • Medium saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap a whole bulb of garlic in aluminum foil and roast for about 30-35 minutes until golden and soft.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to the package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the mashed roasted garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and heat gently, stirring continuously for about 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Gradually sprinkle in ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until fully melted and incorporated.
  7. Add the drained pasta into the sauce, tossing gently to coat. Add reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of cream or reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.

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