Step 1

Melt the butter and sauté the garlic. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly browned, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Step 2

Heat the heavy cream. Whisk the heavy cream into the butter until combined. Heat, whisking occasionally, until the cream simmers, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk in the Parmesan cheese and seasonings. Whisk in the Parmesan cheese, salt, nutmeg, and pepper.

Step 4

Cook until the sauce thickens. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens to coat the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, then serve immediately.