Ingredients
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring often, until slightly thickened.
- Gradually add Parmesan cheese while stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture and melting.
- Keep heat low to prevent sauce from breaking or turning grainy.
- Add a splash of pasta water to loosen and help sauce cling to noodles.
- Customize with chili flakes, herbs, or proteins for variations.
- Reheat gently with added milk or cream to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
