Lemon Garlic Sauce for Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 4 garlic cloves, grated with a microplane
• 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 cups half and half (not fat free)
• Zest 1 lemon, about 1 tsp.
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
• Kosher salt and fresh black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a 12-inch non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant, while stirring constantly.

2. 2

   Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute or until lightly golden, stirring constantly. You want to cook off the raw flour taste. Make sure not to burn it.

3. 3

   Gradually add in the half and half, stirring as you pour. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the sauce thickens about 1-2 minutes. If any lumps form, whisk them out. The sauce should easily coat the back of a spoon.

4. 4

   Whisk in lemon juice and zest. Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley. The cheese should immediately melt into the sauce. Serve immediately.