Description
Indulge in a creamy and savory delight with our Creamy Garlic Parmesan White Sauce recipe. Perfectly balanced with buttery garlic notes and rich Parmesan cheese, this versatile sauce enhances pasta, vegetables, or any dish with its luxurious texture and robust flavor.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk (preferably whole milk)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream, ensuring no lumps form.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Adjust to taste.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over pasta, vegetables, or desired dish.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, reduce simmering time slightly.
Adjust seasoning and consistency with additional milk or cream if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 1/2 cups of sauce
- Calories: 240 calories
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Parmesan White Sauce, homemade sauce recipe, pasta sauce, garlic Parmesan sauce
