Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Quick Kitchen Sauce, a creamy and garlicky concoction that comes together in just 15 minutes! Ideal for pasta lovers and home cooks alike, this versatile sauce can be tossed with spaghetti, used as a dip for breadsticks, or drizzled over grilled chicken and roasted vegetables. Made from pantry staples like butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, it offers a rich flavor that appeals to the whole family. Perfect for busy nights or entertaining guests, this sauce will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Sprinkle in flour, whisking continuously for another minute.
- Gradually add vegetable broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Simmer for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; whisk until smooth.
- Cook on low heat, stirring frequently until desired consistency is reached.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg