Description
Creamy, rich, and loaded with flavor, this Garlic Parmesan Sauce is your new kitchen essential. Whether you need a quick dinner fix or an easy way to upgrade your sides, this silky sauce pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, veggies, pasta, and more. It’s made with real garlic, freshly grated parmesan, and a touch of cream — perfect for anyone looking for quick dinner ideas, versatile sauces, or a comfort-food staple that comes together in just 15 minutes. Great for easy recipes, healthy snack upgrades, or cozy dinner ideas.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, swirling to avoid browning.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Sprinkle flour over the butter and garlic. Whisk constantly for 1–2 minutes until a light roux forms.
4. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking to keep the mixture smooth.
5. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. Reduce heat and stir in parmesan cheese until melted and glossy.
7. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Add optional red pepper flakes or herbs if desired.
8. Simmer on low for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
9. Serve warm or cool and store in a jar for later use.
Notes
For best texture, always use freshly grated parmesan — not pre-shredded or shelf-stable versions.
You can lighten the sauce by swapping half-and-half for heavy cream.
If the sauce thickens too much after cooling, reheat gently with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: garlic parmesan sauce, creamy sauce, quick dinner, easy sauce recipe, chicken sauce, pasta sauce