Description
A rich, velvety 5-ingredient creamy garlic sauce that’s quick, versatile, and perfect for pasta, vegetables, bread, or as a dip.
Ingredients
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over pasta, vegetables, or use as a dip.
Notes
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Use roasted garlic for a deeper flavor.
Swap Parmesan with Pecorino Romano for a sharper taste.
Add fresh herbs like parsley or basil for freshness.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently with added cream or milk if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
