Description
Elevate your pasta dishes with this delightful Lemon Garlic Sauce for Pasta. This creamy, zesty sauce combines fresh garlic and tangy lemon, creating a flavor explosion that enhances any meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it can also be used as a base for chicken, seafood, or vegetables. With just eight simple ingredients and a quick 20-minute preparation time, this sauce is a go-to option for busy cooks seeking delicious results without the fuss. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this versatile culinary gem!
Ingredients
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- 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
- Mince the garlic cloves and melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in all-purpose flour and cook for another minute.
- Gradually whisk in half-and-half until smooth.
- Mix in lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper; simmer on low for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat, add Parmesan cheese, whisk until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauce
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 303
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 48mg