Description
Lemon Garlic Sauce for Pasta is a quick and delicious addition to your culinary repertoire. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this creamy sauce that perfectly balances zesty lemon with rich garlic flavors, making it an excellent choice for both casual weeknight dinners and elegant dinner parties. With only eight simple ingredients, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with pasta but can also elevate seafood, grilled vegetables, or chicken dishes. Impress your guests with this flavorful creation that’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp Parsley
- 1 tsp Lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
- 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
- Gather all ingredients. Mince the garlic and chop the parsley; zest and juice the lemon.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the flour to create a roux, cooking for another minute while stirring continuously.
- Gradually whisk in half and half until smooth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season with lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Remove from heat and mix in chopped parsley before serving over pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauce
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 130g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg