Ingredients
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- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by peeling and finely chopping the garlic. Measure out the cream and gather all other ingredients.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Add the Parmesan cheese gradually until melted and combined into a silky sauce.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and optional lemon juice to taste.
- If serving with pasta, cook according to package instructions while making the sauce. Toss cooked pasta directly into the skillet with the creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg