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Easy Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce Recipe for Pasta

This recipe uses a few basic ingredients like minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and heavy cream to come together to create a rich and creamy sauce.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Budget Cheap
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8 ounces
Calories 266kcal

Equipment

  • Small Stock Pot
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic (adjust per your garlic taste levels)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (more to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked pasta

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add the minced or grated garlic and Italian seasoning. 
  • Cook until fragrant for 45-60 sec.
  • Add the flour and whisk or stir with a rubber spatula to form a paste.
  • Slowly pour in the broth, whisking constantly until smooth and combined.
  • Bring to a low simmer over medium heat for about 2 minutes or until it thickens.
  • Remove from heat. Add heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. 
  • Whisk until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  • Taste at this point and adjust the seasoning (add more salt and pepper) to your liking. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 608mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 1mg