Description
A cozy, creamy sauce perfect for drizzling over pasta or using as a base for various dishes, combining zesty lemon and aromatic garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently to combine.
- Add lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over pasta or as a base for chicken or veggies.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 80mg