15 Minute Alfredo Sauce

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), 2 garlic cloves, minced (about 3 tsp), 2 cups heavy cream, 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper, 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, shredded (about 4 oz.), 1/4 tsp salt

INSTRUCTIONS
In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic, heavy cream and pepper. Bring the sauce to a boil; then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add the cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese has fully melted. Turn the heat to low. Taste and season with salt as desired. Sauce will thicken upon standing.