Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce Recipe for Perfect Pasta Awaits!
A creamy and zesty lemon garlic sauce that perfectly complements pasta dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Add lemon zest and juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Serve over cooked pasta and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- This sauce pairs well with chicken or shrimp if desired.
- Adjust the lemon juice according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 80mg