Description
A rich and creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce perfect for enhancing pasta, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream gently while stirring to combine it with the garlic butter mixture. Allow this to come to a gentle simmer.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and creates a smooth sauce.
- Taste your sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add more cheese or Italian seasoning if desired.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil for added flavor and color before serving.
Notes
For dairy-free options, substitute heavy cream with almond milk or vegan cream and Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg