Easy Carbonara Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add white wine and red pepper flakes and bring to a simmer.
4. Add heavy cream and stir until sauce has thickened, about 1 minute.
5. Reduce heat to low and add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
6. Add parsley, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
7. Serve over cooked pasta.

Interesting Facts

• Carbonara sauce is an Italian sauce made with eggs, cheese, and cured pork.
• The name comes from the Italian word “carbonara” meaning coal miner.
• It is believed that the original dish was created by coal miners in the Apennine Mountains in central Italy.