🛒Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
🔧Kitchen Tools Needed
- medium saucepan
- wooden spoon or spatula
- measuring cups
- grater
- knife
- cutting board
📝Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
- 2
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
- 3
Pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly as you bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- 4
Slowly add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese to the saucepan, stirring continuously until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 5
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed for your preference.
- 6
Simmer the sauce for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- 7
Remove the sauce from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
- 8
Serve immediately over your favorite pasta or as a dipping sauce for breadsticks.
🥗Nutrition Information
⚡Calories per serving: 450
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❓Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use pre-grated Parmesan cheese?
While pre-grated Parmesan can be convenient, freshly grated cheese melts better and provides a smoother texture for the sauce.
How can I make the sauce thicker?
To thicken the sauce, let it simmer longer or add a small amount of cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) while stirring constantly.
