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Garlic Parmesan Sauce

Easy Garlic Parmesan Sauce for Flavorful Home Cooking

This Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a creamy delight that enhances your meals in just 20 minutes. Perfect for pasta, veggies, or as a dip!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with olive oil for a lighter option.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic offers the best flavor.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half or coconut cream.
For Flavor
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is best for meltability.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth (or Vegetable Broth) Choose vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning For a fresh twist, use fresh herbs instead.
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder Omit if you've used plenty of fresh garlic.
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to your heat preference.
  • 1 to taste Salt Essential for balancing flavors.
  • 1 to taste Black Pepper Essential for balancing flavors.
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Parsley Adds a pop of color and fresh flavor.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the unsalted butter until fully liquefied.
  2. Add minced garlic to the melted butter, stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, stirring well and allowing it to come to a gentle simmer.
  4. Slowly add heavy cream while continuously stirring, cooking for about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
  6. Stir in dried Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Adjust salt and black pepper.
  7. Allow the sauce to simmer for 5-7 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
  8. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of broth or cream while stirring gently.
  9. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  10. Gently stir in chopped fresh parsley for color and freshness before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Taste your sauce before serving to ensure it's perfectly seasoned. Feel free to experiment with spices and fresh herbs to customize the flavors to your liking.

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