Description
A rich and flavorful creamy garlic parmesan sauce that’s perfect for pasta, veggies, and as a dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat without letting it brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and slowly stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and use immediately.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic. Use freshly grated parmesan for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg