Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Make creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce in 15 minutes with butter, garlic, cream and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for pasta, chicken, or vegetables. Simple homemade recipe.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- knife
- measuring spoons
- medium saucepan
- whisk
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until fully liquid and bubbling slightly.
- Add 3 cloves minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
- Whisk in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute until the mixture forms a smooth paste and turns light golden in color.
- Gradually pour in 1 cup whole milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming until the mixture is smooth and thickened.
- Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and whisk in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, then stir in 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley until evenly distributed.
Notes
Serve immediately while warm, or keep covered for up to 10 minutes until ready to use.