Description
A rich and creamy garlic parmesan sauce perfect for pasta or dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, swirling to avoid browning.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the butter and garlic. Whisk constantly for 1–2 minutes until a light roux forms.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking to keep the mixture smooth.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Reduce heat and stir in parmesan cheese until melted and glossy.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Add optional red pepper flakes or herbs if desired.
- Simmer on low for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Serve warm or cool and store in a jar for later use.
Notes
- This sauce can be served over pasta, vegetables, or as a dip.
- Adjust seasoning according to personal taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg