Description
This rich and creamy garlic Parmesan sauce is a versatile and delicious addition to pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce. Made with simple ingredients like butter, garlic, cream, and Parmesan cheese, it offers a savory flavor perfect for many dishes.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Dry Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup flour
Seasonings
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter until it becomes smooth and slightly bubbling.
- Sauté garlic and seasonings: Add the finely minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the melted butter. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Make a roux: Whisk in the flour thoroughly to form a smooth paste, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Pour in broth: Slowly add the chicken broth while whisking continuously to blend the roux with the liquid, creating a smooth mixture.
- Simmer the sauce: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for about 2 minutes until it begins to thicken.
- Add cream and cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to heat while whisking until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Season: Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste. Serve immediately over pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash more broth or cream to loosen it.
- This sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop, stirring frequently.
- Adjust garlic and seasoning levels to suit your preference for more or less garlic and herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 cup (about 30g)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
