Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3–4 cloves minced fresh garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until bubbly.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Gradually pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Whisk in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if desired. If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a splash of pasta water before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saucing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg