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Parmesan Cream Sauce Recipe

If you're looking for an easy, creamy sauce to toss with pasta or elevate your meat or vegetables, this parmesan cream sauce is perfect!
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: parmesan cream sauce
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 449kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and then whisk in flour until it forms a paste.
  • Whisk in the cream and milk until smooth. Add Parmesan cheese and smoked paprika.
  • Taste test to determine if the sauce needs salt and/or pepper.
  • Whisk until smooth and serve hot.
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Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1344IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 1mg