Cooking Steps

• Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
• Prepare your garlic bulbs by removing the outer layers and cutting off the top horizontally.
• Drizzle the garlic tops with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast in the oven for about 45 minutes until soft and caramelized.
• Let garlic cool, then squeeze out the cloves to create a smooth paste.
• Cook pasta in well-salted boiling water.
• Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat until it foams.
• Add pepper, stir, then add garlic paste and whisk.
• Add cream and whisk, maintaining a gentle simmer.
• Incorporate lemon juice and zest, whisking until combined.
• Add parmesan in batches, whisking to melt between additions.
• Simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
• Add cooked pasta and ¼ cup of pasta water to the sauce, and let it bubble for a minute.
• Adjust consistency by adding more pasta water if necessary.
• Top with extra lemon zest and paprika flakes before serving.