🧄 Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce Recipe: The Easiest
This creamy garlic parmesan sauce is rich, cheesy, and incredibly flavorful. Perfect for pasta, chicken, vegetables, or as a dipping sauce — it comes together in just 15 minutes using simple pantry staples.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 4 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes parsley, or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.Sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant (do not brown).Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer.Whisk in Parmesan and lemon juice until smooth.Season with salt, pepper, and any optional herbs or spices.Simmer for 2–3 more minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.Serve immediately over pasta, grilled chicken, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer longer or add 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water.
- Freshly grated cheese melts more smoothly than pre-shredded varieties.
- Store refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water or milk.
- Not freezer-friendly — cream-based sauces may separate when thawed.