Description
Quick Kitchen Sauce is your secret weapon for transforming everyday meals into extraordinary culinary experiences in just 15 minutes. This creamy, garlicky sauce boasts rich flavors from butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, making it an excellent companion for pasta, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this versatile sauce can be customized with additional herbs or spices to suit your taste. Ready to elevate your dishes? Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat until bubbling.
- Sauté minced garlic and Italian seasoning for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour until combined and cook for another minute.
- Slowly add vegetable broth while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Simmer for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and parsley until smooth.
- Adjust the consistency with more broth if needed and season to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 258
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 58mg