Description
A quick and easy garlic cream sauce that elevates any meal, perfect for pasta, chicken, and steak.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 4-6 cloves Garlic, minced (Use more if you are a garlic person.)
- 1 tablespoon All purpose flour (Helps thicken the sauce.)
- 1 cup Heavy cream (Can be substituted with half and half.)
- 0.5 cup Chicken or veggie broth (Water can be used but with less flavor.)
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (Grate your own for better texture.)
- Salt (To taste.)
- Black pepper (To taste.)
- Optional: a pinch of Italian seasoning or parsley
Instructions
Preparation
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and stir for about 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly for about 30 seconds.
- Slowly pour in the broth while stirring, then add the cream. Keep stirring until it looks silky.
- Lower the heat and stir in Parmesan gradually until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve over hot pasta, chicken, or steak. If too thick, loosen with a splash of broth or pasta water.
Notes
For a smoother sauce, keep the heat medium to medium-low, add cheese off hot heat, and stir frequently. If you have leftover sauce, store in a sealed container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. It can also be frozen, but will change texture; thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Sauce
- Cuisine: American, Italian