Description
This Quick Creamy Garlic Sauce is rich, smooth, and packed with garlic flavor. It’s perfect for drizzling over pasta, chicken, seafood, or roasted veggies. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this 5-minute sauce is an easy way to elevate any dish!
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp butter (or olive oil for a lighter version)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Sauté the Garlic:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant (don’t let it burn).
- 2. Make It Creamy:
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning (if using).
- 3. Simmer & Serve:
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with red pepper flakes (if using) and fresh parsley.
Notes
- Too thick? Add a splash of milk or broth to thin it out.
- Dairy-free option: Use coconut cream and nutritional yeast instead of heavy cream and Parmesan.
- Uses: Perfect for pasta, grilled chicken, seafood, or as a dipping sauce for breadsticks!
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg