Description
A rich, creamy Italian-inspired sauce blending garlic, Parmesan, and heavy cream. Perfect for pasta, chicken, and vegetables, delivering a balanced blend of savory, nutty, and aromatic flavors.
Ingredients
Unsalted Butter, 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick)
Garlic, 5 cloves, minced
Heavy Cream, 1 ½ cups
Grated Parmesan Cheese, 1 cup
Salt, ½ teaspoon
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
Clarify 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a saucepan
Add 5 minced garlic cloves to heated butter, sauté on low heat for 2 minutes
Pour in 1 ½ cups heavy cream, raising heat to medium
Gradually whisk in 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Reduce heat to low, simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened
Stir in ½ teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Remove from heat, strain through fine mesh sieve while still warm
Store in a heatproof container with a thin layer of plastic wrap contacting the sauce to prevent a skin from forming
Notes
For best texture, use freshly grated Parmesan
Adjust salt amount if using salted butter
Serve immediately after making for optimal creaminess
Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days in refrigerator
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Sauces & Dressings
- Method: Stovetop cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired