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Parmesan Cream Sauce Recipe

Parmesan Cream Sauce Recipe

Parmesan Cream Sauce is a common sauce for pasta, but it can also be used as a seasoning on other dishes. The sauce is made with Parmesan cheese, butter, and cream. Salt and pepper should be sprinkled at the end.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Sauces
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1 AND ½ CUPS

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup  unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Butter should be melted over medium heat in a large skillet. After whisking in the flour, cook for one minute until lightly browned.
  • After a couple of minutes, whisk in the cream, milk, Parmesan, and cream cheese. You may need to add more heavy cream if the mixture is too thick.
  • To taste, sprinkle salt and pepper on top.
  • You can serve it over steak or steamed vegetables.
Keyword Parmesan Cream Sauce