Creamy Meal Pasta Sauce (Printable)
Velvety cream, garlic, and Parmesan blend for a rich pasta sauce that comforts and delights.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 cup heavy cream
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
→ Vegetables
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 small shallot, finely chopped
→ Seasonings
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
# How to Make:
01 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
02 - Add minced garlic and chopped shallot. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
03 - Pour in heavy cream, stirring gently to combine.
04 - Bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Do not boil.
05 - Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth.
06 - Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir to incorporate evenly.
07 - Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Toss immediately with cooked pasta and garnish with fresh parsley.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under 15 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your fridge
- The sauce is incredibly forgiving and adaptable, perfect for those nights when creativity is running low
02 -
- Never let the cream come to a rolling boil or it might separate and ruin everything
- Grate your own Parmesan because the pre-grated stuff has anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting
03 -
- Room temperature cream incorporates more smoothly and prevents any potential separation
- Add the cheese off the heat to avoid grainy texture from overheating