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Garlic Parmesan Sauce

This Garlic Parmesan Sauce is luxuriously creamy, loaded with savory Parmesan, and infused with aromatic garlic. It’s the perfect finishing touch for pasta, chicken, seafood, or roasted vegetables—and it comes together in just 10 minutes with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1½ cups Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt optional
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper optional

Method
 

  1. Place a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Melt butter, then stir in garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Slowly pour in heavy cream, whisking constantly.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Stir in Parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  6. Serve warm over pasta, chicken, veggies, or as desired.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/garlic-parmesan-sauce/

Notes

  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-shredded and gives the sauce a smoother texture.
  • For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream (though the sauce will be thinner).
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a gentle heat.