Description
Quick Kitchen Sauce is your secret weapon for transforming everyday meals into extraordinary culinary experiences. In just 15 minutes, you can create a creamy, garlicky sauce that elevates pasta, veggies, and grilled meats alike. With common pantry ingredients like garlic and Parmesan cheese, this versatile sauce is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Its rich flavor and smooth texture will have everyone at the table asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, finely 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, finely chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Whisk in 4 tablespoons of flour until combined; cook for an additional minute.
- Slowly pour in 2 cups of vegetable broth while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for about 2 minutes until it thickens.
- Stir in 3/4 cup heavy cream and 8 ounces of Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Cook on low heat, stirring frequently, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 231
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 413mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg