Lemon Garlic Alfredo Sauce

Are you looking for a comforting, home-cooked meal that will tantalize your taste buds?

Then make sure to add this Lemon Garlic Alfredo Sauce to your weekly dinner menu!

This creamy and flavorful sauce is the perfect addition to any pasta meal – it's packed full of lemon zest and garlic flavor that create an irresistible combination.

Plus, it's quick and easy to whip up in just a few minutes! Just like all of my other easy alfredo sauce recipes.

Whether you're a foodie or newbie cook, this recipe is sure to become one of your favorites. So let's get started and make some delicious Lemon Garlic Alfredo Sauce!

Tall vertical image of a bowl filled with lemon garlic Alfredo sauce with fettuccine pasta.

Whether you are planning to impress your dinner guests, create a scrumptious family meal, or prepare a quick and easy weekday dinner, this alfredo sauce is a great choice.

With the perfect blend of tangy lemon, savory garlic, and creamy Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, this alfredo sauce recipe is perfect.

So, let's dive in and learn how to make this amazing sauce in your own kitchen.

You might also like to try my Alfredo Sauce with Half and Half or Alfredo Sauce with Milk recipes.

Recipe Prep

Cook the fettucine pasta in a pot of salted boiling water following the direction on the box.
Drain and rinse in cold water until the pasta is cold to the touch. Set aside until the lemon garlic alfredo sauce is done.

Lemon Garlic Alfredo Sauce Ingredients

To make this Lemon Garlic Alfredo Sauce recipe, you will need heavy cream, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Make sure that all your ingredients are fresh and high-quality for the best results.

Below is a quick look at the ingredients and directions. You can find the entire ingredient amounts and step by step directions in the recipe card below. P. S. You can also save your favorite recipes to your personal recipe box! ⬇️

👇See the step by step directions below!

the pasta: fettuccine pasta is traditional or you can use any ribbon pasta like Spaghetti, Linguine, Tagliatelle, Fusilli, Trennette, Perciatelli
the alfredo sauce ingredients: unsalted butter, garlic cloves, heavy whipping cream
shredded Parmesan cheese: use a block of real Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and a smooth and creamy sauce.
seasonings: salt, ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, and parsley
the lemon flavoring: use fresh lemon juice for the best lemon flavor and lemon zest

Step by Step Directions

Step 1: Melt the butter on medium heat in a large skillet. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Do not brown the garlic.

Cooking minced garlic in melted butter in a large skillet.

Step 2: Slowly pour the heavy cream into the skillet while whisking.
Add the parmesan cheese, salt and ground black pepper. Whisk to combine. Continue to whisk until the cheese has melted.

Combining shredded Parmesan cheese with Alfredo sauce ingredients in a large skillet.

Step 3: Once the Parmesan cheese has melted completely increase the heat slightly and bring to a gentle boil. Occasionally whisking as the lemon garlic alfredo sauce thickens.

Creamy alfredo sauce boiling gently in a skillet.

Step 4: Cook to thicken until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Then slowly drizzle the lemon juice into the alfredo sauce while whisking. Whisk until the lemon juice is completely combined with the sauce. Remove the pan from the heat source.

Step 5: Add the lemon zest and dried parsley to the pan. Stir to combine.

Adding herbs and lemon zest to alfredo sauce.

Step 6: Add the cooked fettuccine pasta a little at a time tossing with the lemon garlic alfredo sauce to coat.

Tossing fettuccine pasta noodles with creamy lemon garlic alfredo sauce in a skillet.

Serve and enjoy: Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl or serve it from the skillet, garnish with some freshly chopped herbs, and serve immediately with some crusty bread or a crisp green salad.

Lemon Garlic Alfredo Sauce served over Fettuccine garnished with sliced lemon, dried parsley and red pepper flakes.

This Lemon Garlic Alfredo Sauce recipe makes enough for 6 to 8 servings, so you can share the love with your family and friends.

Recipe FAQS

Can you add lemon to a cream sauce without curdling?

Lemon juice can be added to cream sauce without causing the cream sauce to curdle if you add it at the right time. To keep your cream sauce from curdling you will need to add the lemon juice at the right time. The cream should be warm but not boiling when you add the acidic citrus juice to cream sauce.

What menu items pair well with lemon pasta Alfredo sauce?

Pair a serving of lemon pasta alfredo with a fresh green salad and slices of buttered crusty Italian bread.

📌Pro Cooking Tips

cooking pasta tip: since the pasta is made ahead of time rinsing and cooling the pasta removes all the starch from the pasta. This will keep the pasta from sticking together in clumps while you cook the alfredo sauce.
adding the lemon juice to the cream sauce: follow the directions carefully. If you add the lemon juice to the cream sauce at the wrong time the sauce could curdle.
reheating: reheating leftover lemon garlic alfredo fettuccine is very easy. Add a small amount of milk or cream to thin out the thickened sauce and stir. Heat in the microwave for 1 or 2 minutes and mix. Repeat if needed.
freezing leftover pasta with alfredo sauce: leftover alfredo pasta dishes can be frozen for another day. Place in an airtight freezer safe container. Freeze for 1 to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave.

Creamy lemon and garlic alfredo sauce poured over fettuccine noodles in a bowl.

Making your own Lemon Garlic Alfredo Sauce at home is not only easy and fun but also healthier and tastier than store-bought alternatives.

This recipe is perfect for home cooks who want to explore new flavors and impress their loved ones with a delicious and satisfying dish.

Feel free to modify the recipe to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs, and don't forget to experiment with different herbs, spices, and toppings.

I hope you enjoy making and eating this Lemon Garlic Alfredo Sauce as much as I do and share it with your friends and family.

Happy cooking!

Lemon asta alfredo served in a bowl garnished with lemon slices.

More Alfredo Sauce Recipes

If you love rich and creamy pasta dishes for dinner you are going to love some of my other easy alfredo sauce recipes below. Try them out and let me know how you like it.