Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Make creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce in just 15 minutes! This easy homemade recipe uses butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, milk and cream for a rich pasta topping or dip.
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- whisk
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
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.
- Serve immediately while warm, or keep covered for up to 10 minutes until ready to use.
Notes
Serve immediately while warm, or keep covered for up to 10 minutes until ready to use.