Garlic Cream Sauce
Garlic cream sauce is a luxurious, velvety addition to your culinary repertoire that elevates any dish. This versatile sauce is perfect for drizzling over pasta, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables, creating a delightful flavor experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by peeling and mincing the garlic.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously until it bubbles gently.
- Season with salt and pepper, then mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg