Description
This rich and creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a versatile, flavorful addition to your favorite dishes. Made with butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, and a creamy blend of broth and heavy cream, this sauce is perfect for drizzling over pasta, pizza, or using as a decadent dipping sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy way to elevate any meal with bold, cheesy, and garlicky goodness.
Ingredients
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Sauce 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
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup flour
- 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, ensuring it does not brown.
- Sauté garlic and seasonings: Add the finely minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the melted butter. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant and aromatic but not browned to avoid bitterness.
- Make a roux: Whisk in the flour thoroughly to form a smooth paste with the butter and garlic mixture, ensuring there are no lumps. This will thicken the sauce.
- Pour in broth: Slowly add the chicken or vegetable broth while whisking continuously to blend the roux with the liquid and create a smooth, uniform mixture without lumps.
- Simmer the sauce: Increase heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 2 minutes while stirring gently until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add cream and cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue heating and whisking until the Parmesan fully melts and the sauce becomes smooth, rich, and creamy in texture.
- Season: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper according to your preference. Serve immediately over pasta, pizza, or use as a flavorful dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melting quality and flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Be sure to whisk continuously when adding broth to avoid lumps in the sauce.
- Adjust thickness by varying the amount of broth; add more for a thinner sauce or cook a bit longer to thicken.
- This sauce can also be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheated.
