Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this homemade Garlic Parmesan Sauce. Perfect for pasta, dipping, or drizzling over your favorite dishes, this versatile sauce is quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
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Butter:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Garlic:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Flour Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Milk Mixture:
- 1 cup whole milk
Parmesan Cheese:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Optional for Richness:
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create Roux: Stir in the flour and cook for 1 more minute to create a light roux.
- Whisk in Milk: Slowly whisk in the milk, ensuring no lumps.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Cheese & Seasonings: Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning if using.
- Optional Cream: Add the heavy cream if desired for a richer sauce.
- Finish Sauce: Continue cooking for another 1–2 minutes until smooth and creamy. Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- Great for dipping, pasta, chicken, veggies, or pizza.
- To thin sauce, add more milk as needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
