Description
A creamy and zesty sauce that elevates any dish, perfect for pasta, grilled chicken, or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If using, stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve over pasta or use as a base for other dishes, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to customize with herbs or spices. Make-ahead option available, and leftovers can be stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 75mg