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creamy garlic lemon pasta

Creamy Garlic Lemon Pasta: A Cozy Vegetarian Indulgence

Indulge in creamy garlic lemon pasta, a luxurious vegetarian dish with sweet caramelized garlic and zesty lemon.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 200 grams Dried Pasta or 300 grams fresh
For the Roasted Garlic
  • 2 whole heads Garlic or confit garlic or 3-4 cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for drizzling
For the Sauce
  • 30 grams Butter cubed
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream non-dairy cream may be substituted
  • 2-3 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice added at the end
  • Lemon Zest for enhanced flavor
  • 50 grams Parmesan Cheese finely grated

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • large pot
  • Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum Foil

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Trim the tops off two heads of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 40-50 minutes until soft.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 200 grams of dried pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain.
  3. In a large skillet, melt 30 grams of cubed butter over medium heat until foamy and lightly golden.
  4. Squeeze the roasted garlic into the skillet and mash it into the butter until smooth.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream, gently stirring and bringing to a simmer while watching for bubbles along the skillet edges.
  6. Gradually stir in lemon juice and lemon zest, then add grated Parmesan cheese, allowing each addition to melt before adding more.
  7. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese and reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.

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