Creamy Herb Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this luscious Creamy Herb Sauce, a velvety blend of heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, basil, and chives. Sautéed garlic and a touch of butter create a rich base, while a splash of lemon juice adds a zingy brightness to balance the flavors. This versatile sauce is ready in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings. Drizzle it over seared chicken, creamy pastas, roasted vegetables, or even as a dipping sauce for bread. Packed with fresh, vibrant herbs, this indulgent recipe brings restaurant-quality flair to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Mince the garlic cloves finely and set aside.
Chop the fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, basil, and chives) and set them aside in a small bowl.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir continuously and let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes until the cream starts to thicken slightly.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the saucepan while stirring constantly until it melts completely and the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
Stir in the chopped herbs, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper into the sauce. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
Continue to cook on low heat for an additional 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent burning or sticking.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat once the sauce reaches your preferred consistency.
Serve the creamy herb sauce warm, drizzled over your favorite dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1346 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.2 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.8 g | 384% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 2771 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 33.1 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 918 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 105 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
