Garlic Cream Sauce (5-Minute Sauce)
A rich, velvety garlic cream sauce made in minutes with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for pasta, chicken, vegetables, or as a quick base for weeknight meals.
Servings :4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant (do not brown).
- Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss with pasta or use as desired.
Notes
- Garlic tip: Keep the heat moderate — browned garlic can turn bitter.
- Consistency: If the sauce gets too thick, loosen with a splash of pasta water or milk.
- Cheese: Freshly grated parmesan melts best and gives the smoothest texture.
- Add-ins: Try mushrooms, spinach, or grilled chicken for a full meal.
- Make it lighter: Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream (slightly thinner result).
- Meal prep: Stores well for 2–3 days in the fridge. Reheat gently.
- Lunchbox tip: Great tossed through short pasta for easy next-day meals.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 243mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 995IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 0.2mg
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