Description
Lemon Garlic Sauce for Pasta is a quick, creamy delight that transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. Combining the zesty brightness of fresh lemon with aromatic garlic, this sauce is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With just eight simple ingredients, it’s not only easy to whip up but also versatile enough to enhance pasta dishes, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy a rich and flavorful sauce that adds a refreshing twist to your culinary repertoire. Whether tossed with spaghetti or drizzled over seafood, this Lemon Garlic Sauce will become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Zest of 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
- Prepare the garlic and parsley by mincing and chopping respectively. Zest the lemon.
- Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat until foamy.
- Sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Whisk in the flour, cooking for about one minute.
- Gradually add half-and-half while whisking until smooth; then stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg