Description
Quick Kitchen Sauce is a creamy, garlicky delight that elevates any meal in just 15 minutes. This versatile sauce is perfect for pasta, grilled meats, or as a dip for your favorite appetizers. With its rich flavor profile from garlic and Parmesan cheese, this easy sauce recipe brings comfort to your dining table without the fuss. Made with simple pantry staples, you can whip it up on busy weeknights or impress guests at special occasions. Enjoy the flexibility of customizing the sauce with your favorite herbs and spices for an added twist.
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.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in flour and whisk until combined; cook for another minute.
- Gradually pour in vegetable broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- Allow to simmer for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Mix in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and parsley; whisk until smooth.
- Adjust consistency with additional broth if needed; season to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg