Description
A rich and creamy garlic Parmesan sauce perfect for drizzling over ravioli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
- Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over cooked ravioli. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with low-fat milk.
- You can also add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the sauce for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg