Parmesan cream, also known as salsa di parmigiano, is a rich and flavorful Italian sauce made with just a few simple ingredients. It is typically used to dress pasta, but it can also be used as a dipping sauce for vegetables or bread, or as a topping for grilled meats or fish. The key to making a great parmesan cream sauce is to use high-quality ingredients, such as freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and heavy cream. With just a few minutes of your time, you can have a delicious and versatile sauce that will elevate any dish.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE
This easy side dish has loads of Parmesan flavor, yet it tastes light enough to not overpower the asparagus. The sauce comes together in minutes while the asparagus roasts in the oven. Quick enough for a busy weeknight meal. Use freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, as the bagged variety doesn't melt well.
Provided by France C
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place asparagus on the baking sheet and season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and lightly toss to coat evenly.
- Roast in the preheated oven until asparagus is tender-crisp, about 10 minutes for thin asparagus, or 14 minutes for large asparagus.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until softened, taking care not to burn garlic. Sprinkle flour onto butter and cook, whisking constantly until mixture is golden and thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a light boil until sauce starts to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese and continue whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat - sauce will further thicken.
- Place asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle with cheese sauce. Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 254.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE OVER PASTA
Make and share this Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce over Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by anonymous
Categories Healthy
Time 20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to directions.
- When pasta is half way done, start with cream sauce in separate pot.
- Add butter, olive oil and garlic and saute on med-low heat until butter is melted, then add red pepper flakes and saute.
- Mix in flour until combined.
- Add milk and chicken broth, bring to a boil, lower heat and stir until thickened.
- Add parmesan and stir until melted.
- Serve over pasta, and top with green onions.
- Option: Add cooked, diced chicken.
PENNE IN PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE
Incredibly rich side....not a recipe for dieters, but it tastes absolutely heavenly! Adding a little cream to the leftovers and stirring will help the leftovers be creamy.
Provided by noway
Categories Penne
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, preferably al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan until it starts to bubble and foam. Pour in cream and bring to a boil.
- Add the cooked pasta, stirring to coat well; then stir in the Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired.
PENNE WITH PARMESAN CREAM AND PROSCIUTTO
Categories Milk/Cream Pasta Side Broil Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Lunch Parmesan Fall Prosciutto Gourmet Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 (main course) or 8 (side dish) servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 375°F.
- Bring cream, 1 1/2 cups cheese, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon salt just to a boil in a small heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
- Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, until al dente, then drain in a colander. Return pasta to pot, then stir in parmesan cream and prosciutto, tossing to coat. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart shallow flameproof gratin or baking dish (about 11 by 8 by 2 inches; not glass) and bake 15 minutes.
- Stir pasta well to coat evenly with sauce, then sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese.
- Turn on broiler and broil pasta 4 to 5 inches from heat until top is lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN IN CREAM SAUCE
Equal parts crispy and creamy, this chicken dinner is also surprisingly easy to prepare. It may sound fussy, but you'll be amazed at how few ingredients and prep time it takes to create this balanced meal. It's so satisfying, you'll never guess that it's a healthy choice, too
Provided by Canadian Jane
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook rice as directed on package, using 1 cup of the both and 1/2 cup water.
- Meanwhile, mix cracker crumbs and Parmesan cheese on plate. Rinse chicken with cold water; shake off excess. Dip chicken in cracker mixture, turning to coat.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Place chicken on serving plate. Set aside; keep warm.
- Add remaining 1/4 cup broth, 1/4 cup water and the cream cheese spread to same skillet. Cook on medium heat until mixture just comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Simmer 3 minutes or until sauce thickens.
- Spoon sauce over chicken. Serve with rice and aspargus.
TORTELLINI WITH PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE
Absolutely delicious! Cheese filled tortellini in a creamy parmesan sauce with prosciutto and peas. A fabulous entree for a romantic dinner that is fairly quick to put together.
Provided by LexingtonMom
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 28m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to box directions. While it cooks, be sure to assemble all the other ingredients to be at your fingertips for when the directions begin to move quickly.
- Melt butter in large pan over medium heat.
- Add cooked tortellini. Stir gently until coated with butter.
- Add cream and prosciutto ham, combining gently. Cook until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add peas, cheese, and generously pepper (to taste). Turn over several times, allowing cheese to melt before serving.
LINGUINE WITH MUSHROOMS AND PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE
Provided by Mark Taylor
Categories Milk/Cream Mushroom Pasta Vegetarian Quick & Easy Parmesan Bon Appétit Connecticut
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, and nutmeg; sauté until mushrooms are brown and tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir in cream. Remove mushroom mixture from heat.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot. Add mushroom mixture, 2 1/2 cups cheese, 1/2 cup parsley, and reserved cooking liquid. Toss over medium-high heat until sauce coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in remaining 1/4 cup parsley. Transfer pasta to bowl. Serve with remaining cheese.
BAKED FISH WITH PARMESAN-SOUR CREAM SAUCE
Make and share this Baked Fish With Parmesan-Sour Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Recipe Junkie
Categories Weeknight
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place filets in single layer in a lightly greased 13x9" pan.
- Stir together sour cream, Parmesan cheese, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Spread mixture evenly over filets.
- Sprinkle with bread crumbs, and drizzle with butter.
- Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes with fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.5, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 99.6, Sodium 430.9, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 21.9
CHICKEN AND KALE IN PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE
One of the vendors at the local farmers market was having a special on end-of-harvest kale. I figured it would go well with chicken and stumbled into this. The sauce is pretty heavy, and the kale and vinegar give it a good tangy flavor. My wife is allergic to garlic, otherwise I would have used 1/2 teaspoon of it instead of the salt. Serve over noodles or spaghetti.
Provided by soxinsc
Categories Main Dish Recipes Chicken Chicken Parmesan Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine kale, water, red wine vinegar, and sea salt in a saucepan; cook over medium heat until the kale wilts, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain, reserving the liquid. Set the kale aside.
- Combine the reserved liquid and the chicken in the saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir the kale, cream, butter, and black pepper through the chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts and the mixture is hot, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the mixture; cook and stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 801.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 239.2 mg, Fat 59.2 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 45.2 g, SaturatedFat 35.6 g, Sodium 1071.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
PARMESAN SOUR CREAM DIP
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Time 5m
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Serve with black pepper potato chips.
PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN CUTLETS IN TOMATO CREAM SAUCE
This is a favorite that we have a couple times a month. I cut this out of a magazine years ago, not sure which one, back before I found Recipezaar.
Provided by anymouse
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Combine parmesan cheese and italian bread crumbs. Mix egg with small amount of water and dip chicken breasts in egg and then in the crumb mixture.
- In pan on medium heat, melt 2 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp olive oil and saute chicken breasts for approximately 10 minutes each side. Remove chicken breasts and keep warm under tin foil. Add remaining butter and olive oil to same pan. Add garlic, saute for 2 minutes, add tomato sauce, tomato paste and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add the vermouth and cream. Serve chicken with sauce poured over, sprinkle chives on top and serve on any kind of cooked pasta.
CHICKEN FLORENTINE RISOTTO WITH GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM
Steps:
- Warm the chicken broth over low heat.
- In a saute pan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and saute in oil over medium heat. When chicken is brown, add a splash of the vermouth. Allow it to evaporate and continue to cook for 5 more minutes. Check for doneness ¿ do not over cook. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Wipe the saute pan clean with a paper towel and add a small amount of olive oil, just to lightly coat the pan. Add the spinach and saute. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the spinach is barely wilted. Remove spinach from pan and set aside.
- In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon butter and saute onions and celery. After 2 minutes, add the 5 cloves of minced garlic. Continue to saute until onions are translucent. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly until you hear the rice crackling, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the saffron and remainder of the vermouth and continue to stir until the vermouth is completely absorbed. Add a ladle of chicken stock and continue to stir until absorbed completely. Continue to add remaining stock, a ladle at a time, stirring until completely absorbed before adding another.
- Cooking time will be approximately 22 minutes for al dente. After the first 20 minutes of cooking add the cooked chicken and spinach and 2 teaspoons of garlic to the rice. After 22 minutes, stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter, Parmesan and cream. Check seasoning, adding salt and pepper if needed. Remove from heat, transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chives.
MASTER RECIPE: PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE
Every chef worth his or her salt needs a decent method for creating a creamy Parmesan sauce. Remember: The trick to making a worthy Parmesan sauce (besides taste) is that it is thin enough to flow when drizzling over chicken or fish, yet thick enough to cling to things, like pasta. A good Parmesan sauce forms a base for many...
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Other Sauces
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. PREP/PREPARE
- 2. Gather your ingredients.
- 3. Add the butter to a saucepan over medium heat.
- 4. If you are not using clarified butter, wait until the foaming subsides.
- 5. Add the flour.
- 6. Whisk until completely incorporated, about 1 quick minute.
- 7. Chef's Note: Adding fat and flour together creates a roux. There are different stages of a roux; the longer your cook it, the browner it gets, and the nuttier it tastes. We want a light roux... no browning. So, 1 minute on the heat is about all you want.
- 8. Slowly whisk in the chicken stock.
- 9. Chef's Tip: Do not use hot chicken stock, or you will get lumps in your sauce.
- 10. Continue to whisk until completely smooth.
- 11. Add the cream.
- 12. Stir to incorporate, about 1 minute.
- 13. Chef's Note: At this point, season with salt and pepper.
- 14. Chef's Note: We are using white pepper, because we don't want to see little black flakes in the sauce. In addition, white pepper is milder than black pepper, so adjust your seasoning accordingly.
- 15. Continue to cook and stir for an additional 2 minutes.
- 16. Add the Parmesan
- 17. Stir until incorporated, about 1 minute.
- 18. Chef's Note: If the sauce is too thick, add more cream or chicken stock, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
- 19. Chef's Tip: If you are making this sauce ahead of time, put a piece of wax paper or plastic wrap over the sauce while it cools to prevent a skin from forming.
- 20. VARIATIONS ON A THEME
- 21. FOR FISH AND CHICKEN: Add about 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme and oregano and 1 or 2 baked/mined cloves of garlic.
- 22. A VEGGIE DIP: Use the same variations for fish and chicken, but melt about 2 ounces of cream cheese into the sauce.
- 23. PASTA: Use the master recipe without variations over most pasta.
- 24. PASTA VARIATION: Skin, seed, and chop one large plum tomato add a tablespoon of chopped basil, and serve over pasta.
- 25. Chef's Note: When I use garlic in a sauce, I like to bake the garlic first. Place the garlic cloves on a piece of parchment paper and drizzle with a bit of olive oil. Pull the ends of the parchment paper together and twist together, like a beggar's pouch. Bake for about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, and allow it to cool. Add a few pinches of salt, and then mash into a paste with the flat side of your kitchen knife.
- 26. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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CREAMY PARMESAN SOUR CREAM POLENTA
Milk, butter, Parmesan cheese, and sour cream give this cheesy polenta a rich, creamy consistency. Try it in place of your usual mashed potatoes, or top with steamed broccoli for a quick, easy, and satisfying vegetarian meal.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium pot over medium-high heat, bring the milk, water, and salt to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Turn heat to low and slowly drizzle in the polenta, whisking constantly to prevent clumping.
- Cover and cook for 15 - 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until creamy.
- Remove pot from stove and stir in the butter, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve topped with scallions and/or parsley, if using.
PARMESAN CREAM CRACKERS
Provided by Food Network
Time 25m
Yield About 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Coarse salt, pepper, sesame or poppy seeds, minced garlic or whatever you like for sprinkling, optional
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly dust with flour. Put flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cheese, and butter in bowl of a food processor. Pulse until flour and butter are combined. Add about 1/4 cup cream or half-and-half and let machine run for a bit; continue to add liquid a teaspoon at a time, until mixture holds together but is not sticky.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface until 1/2-inch thick or even thinner, adding flour as needed. Transfer sheet of dough to prepared baking sheet (drape it over rolling pin to make it easier). Score lightly with a sharp knife, pizza cutter or a pastry wheel if you want to break crackers into squares or rectangles later on. Sprinkle with salt or other topping if you like.
- Bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool on a rack; serve warm or at room temperature or store in a tin for a few days.
TOMATO COLD SOUP WITH PARMESAN CHEESE ICE CREAM
It's very easy to elaborate upon this fresh tomato based soup, but its incredible taste relies upon using top quality olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Use very ripe tomatoes for the fullest flavor.
Provided by VICENÇ
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the tomatoes and basil into a large pot or bowl. Use a stick blender, food processor, or blender to puree the tomatoes and basil together. Gradually blend in the oil to form a good emulsion. If pureeing the mixture in smaller batches, add a bit of oil to each one. Season with salt and ground black pepper, but remember, the Parmesan ice cream will be salty. Place the tomato preparation in the refrigerator while the ice cream is prepared.
- Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, and continue to cook and stir until the cheese is melted, and the mixture is uniform. Season with a dash of freshly ground black pepper, and remove to a small bowl to cool. This will temper the mixture, so it will freeze more smoothly and evenly. When the cheese mixture has cooled a bit, place it in the freezer.
- Take the tomato mixture from the refrigerator, and pass it through a chinois, food mill or strainer with medium holes to remove bits of peel and seeds. The result should be a creamy liquid, not a tomato juice.
- Serve the cold soup in small bowls or large cups. Make little balls with the frozen cheese using a dessert spoon. Place a little ball of the Parmesan ice cream into each bowl just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 768.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 80.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 5 g
GRILLED CREAM CORN WITH PARMESAN
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 33m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
- Grill the corn until tender, turning every 5 to 6 minutes, about 15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, remove the kernels.
- In a medium skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add the corn and season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium and add the cream. Simmer until the mixture thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Place half of the mixture in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Pour the pureed mixture back into the skillet and add the milk, cheese, and parsley. Cook over low heat until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.
PARMESAN CREAM
This cream is an ingredient in our Winter Herb and Ricotta Cannelloni.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat Parmesan rinds and cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbles form around the edge. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring frequently, until reduced by half, about 45 minutes. Strain through cheesecloth. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly.
CORN RISOTTO WITH HERBED PARMESAN CREAM
Parmesan is a staple ingredient in risotto. In this version, its salty, tangy flavor plays well with sweet corn and fresh herbs. While the rice is cooking, make a quick Parmesan cream sauce to stir in at the end. It speeds up the cooking process and creates the silkiest texture you can imagine!
Provided by Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pot or wide, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallions, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth to the rice and cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is creamy and al dente in texture, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring the heavy cream to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by one quarter, about 5 minutes (take care not to let the cream boil over and scald). Stir in the Parmesan until melted. Remove from the heat and gently fold in the chives and parsley.
- When the rice is al dente, add the corn kernels and stir just until cooked and heated through, about 2 minutes. Fold in the Parmesan cream. Serve in bowls and garnish with more chives and parsley.
SOUR CREAM PARMESAN BREADED PORK CHOPS
This was my first recipe given to me by a friend. It's super easy and very tasty. It goes very well with Mac and cheese. Enjoy!
Provided by biostudent
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Combine sour cream, garlic powder, basil, and oregano in a shallow dish. ( I use tupperware) to make your wet station.
- For the dry station combine bread crumbs & parmesan cheese.
- Dip one pork chop in the wet station and make sure it is completely covered. You may have to use your hands to spread the sour cream.
- Transfer the sour cream pork chop over to the dry station and flip or spoon crumbs all over. Make sure it is completely covered.
- Transfer to a non-greased baking dish. Repeat with other pork chops. Make sure pork chops are not touching in the pan about 1/2 inch apart.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until crumbs are dry and toasted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.9, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 102.5, Sodium 118.3, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 25.1
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the sauce will be. Use fresh Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and butter.
- Don't overcook the sauce: The sauce should be cooked until it is thickened and creamy, but not until it is boiling. Overcooking the sauce will make it grainy.
- Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as basil, oregano, or thyme.
- Serve the sauce immediately: Parmesan cream sauce is best served immediately after it is made. It can be used on pasta, chicken, fish, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Parmesan cream sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. With a little practice, you can make a perfect Parmesan cream sauce every time.
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