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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce for Cacio e Pepe Ravioli Made Easy!

A rich and creamy garlic Parmesan sauce perfect for drizzling over Cacio e Pepe ravioli.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
  3. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
  4. Stir in the black pepper and salt, adjusting to taste. Let the sauce simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and serve immediately over cooked Cacio e Pepe ravioli. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the recipeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 8gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with low-fat milk.
  • To add a kick, incorporate a pinch of red pepper flakes while simmering the sauce.

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