Description
Creamy garlic parmesan sauce elevates pasta dishes with rich Italian flavors. Homemade goodness blends perfectly, delivering restaurant-quality results you can savor at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) whole milk or heavy cream
- ½ cup (50 g) parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps (30 g) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps (15 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ¼ tsp dried Italian seasoning (optional)
- Parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Garlic Preparation: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, sautéing minced garlic until fragrant and golden without browning.
- Roux Creation: Sprinkle flour into the buttery garlic mixture, whisking thoroughly to develop a smooth, pale base that will thicken the sauce elegantly.
- Liquid Integration: Gradually stream milk into the roux, whisking continuously to eliminate lumps and create a silky, uniform texture.
- Sauce Development: Simmer the mixture, stirring consistently, allowing the sauce to thicken and reach a luxurious, coating consistency that clings perfectly to ingredients.
- Cheese Incorporation: Lower heat and introduce Parmesan cheese, folding gently until completely melted and seamlessly blended into the sauce.
- Flavor Refinement: Enrich the sauce with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, tasting and adjusting to achieve a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from heat, optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately as a versatile sauce for pasta, vegetables, or as a delectable dipping companion.
Notes
- Prevent Burning Garlic: Keep heat moderate and stir constantly to avoid scorching, which creates bitter flavors and ruins the sauce’s delicate taste.
- Smooth Roux Technique: Whisk flour thoroughly into butter to eliminate lumps, ensuring a silky texture without grainy inconsistencies.
- Gradual Milk Integration: Add milk slowly while whisking continuously to prevent clumping and maintain a creamy, uniform sauce consistency.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Remove sauce from direct heat before adding Parmesan to prevent separation and achieve a perfectly smooth, glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 345mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 38mg