Description
A creamy and delicious garlic sauce perfect for dipping or drizzling on pizza.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously.
- Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the sauce rest for a minute before serving.
Notes
- Watch the garlic closely to prevent burning.
- Simmer gently to meld flavors without scorching.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Use as a dip, drizzle, or mix with other dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg