Description
Quick Kitchen Sauce is your go-to recipe for a creamy, garlicky delight that elevates any meal in just 15 minutes. This versatile sauce pairs beautifully with pasta, grilled chicken, and roasted vegetables, making it a perfect choice for both busy weeknights and special occasions. With simple ingredients like butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, you can whip up this luxurious sauce with items you likely already have in your pantry. Customize it with herbs or spices to suit your taste, and enjoy the rich flavors that make every dish extraordinary.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 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, to taste
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning; cook until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour until combined; cook for an additional minute.
- Gradually pour in 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.
- Cook on low heat until desired thickness is reached; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sauce-making
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg