Description
This delicious creamy garlic sauce recipe is a foundational flavor that transforms ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences. Quick and nourishing, it elevates everything from pasta to roasted vegetables, making weeknight dinners feel special.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
6–8 cloves Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon All-Purpose Flour
1 ½ cups Warm Milk
½ cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth
½ cup Heavy Cream
½ teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground
½ teaspoon Salt, or to taste
Optional: 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter over medium heat in a saucepan, then add olive oil
- Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it
- Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute
- Slowly add warm milk while whisking to avoid lumps, then gradually add chicken or vegetable broth
- Bring to a gentle simmer and let it thicken for 3-5 minutes
- Stir in heavy cream, dried Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Adjust seasoning as needed
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired
Notes
For dairy-free: use plant-based butter, almond/oat/soy milk, and coconut milk.
For gluten-free: swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour or cornstarch slurry.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg