Quick Creamy Pasta Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Quick Creamy Pasta Sauce, a rich, velvety topping that comes together in just 20 minutes! Made with a handful of pantry staples like unsalted butter, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese, this sauce delivers a luxurious texture and bold flavor without any fuss. Infused with fragrant garlic and seasoned perfectly with Italian herbs, it’s a versatile recipe ready to elevate any pasta dish. Whether you’re prepping a busy family dinner or indulging in a cozy date night, this easy-to-make pasta sauce is your new go-to. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and you’ve got a restaurant-quality meal at home! Perfect for creamy pasta lovers, this recipe is quick, satisfying, and utterly irresistible.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let the garlic burn.
Lower the heat slightly and pour in the heavy cream. Stir gently to combine with the garlic.
Allow the cream to warm up for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season the sauce with salt, ground black pepper, and dried Italian seasoning. Stir to incorporate the spices evenly.
Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Remove the sauce from the heat and toss it immediately with cooked pasta of your choice.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.1 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.0 g | 390% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 382 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 2625 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.8 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 32.7 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 904 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 46 mg | 1% | |
*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.
