Low Carb Garlic Cream Sauce
Indulge in the rich and velvety goodness of this Low Carb Garlic Cream Sauce—an effortless, 15-minute recipe perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes without the extra carbs. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, including savory butter, aromatic garlic, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this sauce boasts a lusciously creamy texture with a hint of nuttiness and a touch of heat from black pepper. Perfect for keto and low-carb diets, it's a versatile condiment that pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or even zoodles. With optional parsley garnish for a pop of color, this easy garlic cream sauce is sure to elevate your weeknight dinners to restaurant-quality elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 4 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter. Stir until the garlic is fragrant and slightly golden, about 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously. Allow it to come to a gentle simmer without boiling, which can take about 2-3 minutes.
Once the cream is simmering, add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts and blends into the sauce smoothly.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, continuing to stir for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
If using parsley for garnish, stir in just before serving, or sprinkle on top of the sauce once served.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it sit for a minute before serving. It will thicken slightly as it cools.
Serve hot over your choice of low-carb dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.1 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.5 g | 408% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 412 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 1645 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.4 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 17.3 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 476 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 71 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.
