Creamy Parmesan Pasta Sauce Recipe
A rich and velvety creamy pasta sauce made with double cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, perfect for dressing your favorite pasta. Ready in just 15 minutes, this sauce coats pasta beautifully with a smooth texture and indulgent flavor, enhanced with a touch of salt to bring out the best in every bite.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 500ml (2 cups) double cream or heavy cream
- 50g (1/2 cup) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the cream: Warm the double cream in a pan over low heat, making sure not to let it boil. Gently heating preserves the cream’s smooth texture without curdling.
- Add Parmesan cheese: Remove the pan from heat and whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until it melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth. Taste the sauce and add salt as needed to enhance the flavor.
- Coat the pasta: Add cooked pasta directly to the pan with the sauce and gently shake the pan to evenly coat the pasta. If the sauce is too thick, loosen it by stirring in up to 1/3 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water. Serve immediately for the best creamy texture.
Notes
- Do not let the cream boil to prevent curdling or separation.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts more smoothly and contributes better flavor than pre-grated cheese.
- Adding reserved pasta water helps achieve a silky sauce consistency and helps the sauce cling to the pasta.
- Salt is essential to balance and bring out the flavors in the sauce—do not skip or underestimate it.
- This sauce pairs well with any type of pasta, especially fettuccine, tagliatelle, or penne.
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