Description
A rich and decadent sauce perfect for pasta or as a base for your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon nutmeg for extra warmth
- Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. (Don’t let it brown.)
- Add the cream and garlic, stirring constantly. Heat until it’s just about to simmer.
- Slowly add the Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using. Taste and adjust.
- Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. (Keep stirring.)
- Remove from heat and pour over cooked pasta or use immediately in your favorite dishes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
- Grated Pecorino Romano cheese works if you want a sharper flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg