Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream (minimum 36% fat)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat until bubbly but not browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously to blend.
- Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Toss with cooked fettuccine or your favorite pasta and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauce
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg