Description
A rich and creamy garlic Parmesan sauce that elevates any meal with its flavorful complexity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (chopped parsley or basil), optional
Instructions
- Start by mincing your garlic cloves.
- In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
- Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently.
- Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese, continuing to stir until melted and the sauce thickens (about 3-5 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, add a pinch of nutmeg.
- Stir in fresh herbs just before serving.
- Serve immediately over pasta, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
Feel free to customize the sauce with additional ingredients like sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: garlic, parmesan, sauce, creamy, pasta