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Garlic Parmesan Cheese Sauce

Garlic Parmesan Cheese Sauce to Elevate Your Dishes

This Garlic Parmesan Cheese Sauce is creamy and versatile, perfect for enhancing your dishes with rich flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce Base
  • 1 bulb Garlic Roasted until soft
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For roasting garlic
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Creates a creamy base
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary Fresh or dried
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Fresh or dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground preferred
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Fork
  • Mortar and Pestle

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Slice a garlic bulb in half, drizzle it with olive oil, and wrap it tightly in aluminum foil. Place the foil packet on a baking sheet and roast for about 45 minutes, or until the garlic is soft and fragrant.
  2. Once the roasted garlic has cooled slightly, carefully unwrap the foil and squeeze the cloves out into a bowl. Use a fork or a mortar and pestle to mash the roasted garlic into a smooth paste.
  3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the creamy mashed garlic along with the fresh rosemary and thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Gradually whisk in the heavy cream, starting with 1/4 cup at a time. Keep whisking for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, ensuring it melts into the sauce. Cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 8gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat gently on the stovetop to preserve texture.

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