Description
Creamy, garlicky sauce made with butter, garlic, Parmesan, and herbs. Ready in minutes, perfect for elevating pasta, vegetables, and more with rich, smooth flavor.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups vegetable broth
¾ cup heavy cream
8 oz freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Kosher salt, to taste
Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat.
- Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle flour into the pan and whisk until fully combined. Cook for another minute.
- Slowly pour in vegetable broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Simmer gently for 2 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Pour in heavy cream, add Parmesan cheese and parsley. Whisk until smooth.
- Cook on low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce reaches desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Notes
Substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth for richer flavor.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
Use dairy-free cream and cheese alternatives to make it vegan.
Stir in sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra texture and nutrition.
Add lemon zest or a splash of white wine for brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
