Description
A rich and creamy sauce infused with garlic and Parmesan, perfect for pasta, chicken, or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the garlic: Begin by heating butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the cream: Carefully pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly as it warms. Increase the heat slightly and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Incorporate Parmesan: Gradually whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt and thicken the sauce.
- Season: Taste and season with salt, pepper, or nutmeg for added warmth.
- Finish with fresh herbs: Right before serving, mix in your choice of fresh herbs.
Notes
If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of pasta cooking water or extra cream to loosen it up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: garlic sauce, creamy sauce, Parmesan sauce, Italian sauce