Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta Sauce
This creamy lemon garlic pasta sauce is a quick and easy way to elevate your pasta dish. The bright lemon flavor combined with garlic and Parmesan cheese creates a delicious and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (finely grated)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 480 millilitres half and half (do not use fat-free)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (approximately)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 35 grams freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- to taste Kosher salt
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add flour and stir continuously for 1 minute until lightly golden.
- Gradually pour in half and half, stirring. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until thickened. Whisk out lumps.
- Whisk in lemon juice and zest. Stir in Parmesan and parsley until cheese melts. Serve promptly.
Notes
Adjust the amount of lemon juice and zest to your preference for a more or less pronounced lemon flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 300mg