- It's too thick.
- Parmesan absorbs liquid. Loosen it with milk or pasta water.
- Can I use garlic powder?
- In an emergency, yes, but fresh garlic oils give the punch that makes this sauce great.
Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
This is pure indulgence: the holy trinity of butter, cream, and cheese. The bite of garlic disappears in the fat, leaving only a sweet, aromatic flavor. Not a diet food, but sometimes the soul needs to eat too. Perfect for steak or simply poured over fettuccine.
Ingredients
4
tbsp
Butter (1/2 stick)
1
cup
Heavy Cream
3
cloves
Garlic
1/2
cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2
tsp
Salt
1/4
tsp
Ground Black Pepper
1
tbsp
Fresh Parsley (chopped)
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Equipment Needed
- Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
- Grater
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Grate the garlic and cheese. Chop the parsley.
Tip: Grated garlic disperses better than chopped.
2
✓
Melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Tip: Do not brown, or it becomes bitter.
3
✓
Pour in cream and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes to thicken slightly.
Tip: Water evaporates, fat emulsifies.
4
✓
Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheese until melted.
Tip: Cheese is the final thickener.
5
✓
Season with salt/pepper and stir in parsley.
Tip: Parsley freshness cuts the richness.
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Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Butter (1/2 stick)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)