Description
Lemon Garlic Sauce for Pasta is a vibrant and creamy delight that transforms any dish into a gourmet experience. This sauce is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, combining the zesty flavors of fresh lemon and garlic with a rich, smooth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp Parsley
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 cups Half-and-half
- 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Finely chop the garlic and parsley, then zest and juice the lemon.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbly but not browned.
- Sauté garlic in melted butter for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour and cook for an additional minute.
- Gradually pour in half-and-half while whisking continually until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Finish with chopped parsley before serving over pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauce
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg