This Garlic Parmesan Sauce is creamy and tasty! It takes about 15 minutes to prepare. It can be made anytime to serve with pasta, dip, drizzle, or top pizza. This recipe is ideal for hectic weeknights. Mix this sauce with your favourite pasta and enjoy.
Around here, we adore a good cream sauce for entertaining and weekend dinners. This mildly flavoured garlic parmesan cream sauce goes well with pasta, vegetables, and protein.
Additionally, because this sauce is so rich, it works best with recipes that are a little simpler. Serving this with steak, potatoes, and roasted vegetables.
However, it tastes fantastic with pasta, sautéed chicken or shrimp, and roasted vegetables. This simple and quick sauce is one of my favourite things to make for parties and is also suitable for at-home date nights without requiring much time spent in the kitchen.
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Why I Love This Recipe
- Ideal for spreading, dipping, or drizzling!
- Simple ingredients make it really easy to create.
- In about ten minutes, it will be ready!
- Strong flavours—cheesy, incredibly thick, and creamy
- Family-friendly and popular with the public
Ingredients and Substitutions
This garlic parmesan sauce is made up of only a few basic components. The top players are as follows:
- Butter: gives it a deep, buttery taste. To manage the flavour, use unsalted butter. To make it dairy-free, use vegan butter instead.
- Garlic: One of the key ingredients in this dish is garlic; for optimal flavour, I strongly suggest using freshly smashed garlic cloves. Fresh minced garlic has the strongest flavour.
- Italian seasoning: I adore the flavours that the Italian herbs bring.
- Flour: To make a roux, add the flour. This makes the sauce thicker.
- Vegetable Broth: serves as the liquid foundation.
- Heavy Cream: increases the sauce's richness.
- Parmesan Cheese: Use a block of freshly grated cheese for optimal flavour and texture. Pre-shredded cheese has additives that keep it from melting, giving it a dry taste and texture.
- Parsley.
How to Make Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the Italian seasonings and garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the flour and whisk until a paste forms.
- Add the broth gradually while whisking continuously to ensure it is smooth and well blended.
- Bring to a moderate simmer over medium heat, and it will thicken.
- Combine the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Whisk and heat until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and adjust to your preference.
- Savor it as a dipping sauce, on top of pizza, or over pasta.
Ways to Use Garlic Parmesan Sauce
You may wonder what foods go well with garlic parmesan sauce if you've never tried it. Fortunately, I have some fantastic ideas you can use to enjoy. I can't wait for you to try this sauce recipe, it's a keeper!
- Fries: It works well as a drizzling or dipping sauce. Try it with my Air Fryer Cheesy Potato Wedges or Frozen French Fries In The Air Fryer.
- Chicken: Enjoying this sauce with wings is a no-brainer, but it would taste fantastic with any chicken. Chicken can be roasted, grilled, fried, or shredded.
- Pasta: Pasta perfection! Combine it with tortellini, ravioli, gnocchi, or noodles to create a creamy treat akin to Alfredo sauce.
- Pizza: It will undoubtedly taste great whether you use it as the base for your pizza or substitute it for ranch for a dip.
Tips
- Before serving, let the sauce rest in the fridge for at least half an hour. Although it's unnecessary, I can tell you from experience that the sauce's flavour intensifies over the first 30 to 2 hours of refrigeration.
- You may keep this sauce in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Since the sauce is dairy-based and will change texture when defrosted, I do not advise freezing it.
- While the sauce is refrigerated, it thickens. It will become less thick and soften at room temperature if you leave it on the counter for ten to fifteen minutes.
- Replace fresh garlic with roasted garlic to enhance the flavour even further.
- Use ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or ½ teaspoon for hot sauce flavour.
- For the smoothest sauce, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Freshly grated parmesan is the best option for this dish, although pre-grated cheese will still work.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, garlic is not a component in traditional classic Alfredo sauce. White wine isn't typically added to Alfredo sauce, but it gives depth to my garlic parmesan cream sauce. Nonetheless, a lot of store-bought white sauce brands refer to their "alfredo sauce" as garlic parmesan alfredo sauce. Technicalities are actually all that are involved.
Nothing can effectively replace heavy cream and produce the same intensely creamy effect. To thicken the garlic butter mixture, you can add 1 tablespoon of flour and boil it with half and half or whole milk. This will produce bechamel, a garlicky white sauce that isn't a cream sauce. A small amount of cornstarch combined with water can be added to the sauce to thicken it to your preferred consistency if it isn't thick enough.
When there is insufficient liquid remaining to maintain the fat emulsified, the result is a fractured cream sauce, also known as separated. Adding a little extra heavy cream is the easiest method to re-unify the sauce. Try half and half, whole milk, a little white wine, or water if you don't have cream. Remove the sauce from the heat and whisk in enough liquid to re-unify the sauce.
Butter, heavy cream, garlic, flour, herbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper are the ingredients of garlic parmesan sauce. To create a creamy spread or dipping sauce, all the components are mixed together and heated.
Make-Ahead, Storage, Freezing, and Reheating
- Storage: It's really simple to store leftover garlic parmesan sauce. Store it in the fridge in an airtight container to use the delicious sauce throughout the week. I adore it!
- Refrigerating: You can keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to five days if you put them in an airtight container. Before using, please give it a brief swirl because the ingredients could separate while it sits.
- Reheating: slowly is essential! Stir frequently and use low temps. Slowly whisk it back together over low heat on the stovetop if it begins to separate. This sauce should not be microwaved. It separates as easily, if not more so, and gets greasy.
- Prepare Ahead: This sauce can be prepared up to a week before! I prepare a batch every few weeks and store it in the refrigerator for those hectic evenings when we need a simple spaghetti dish for supper.
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Recipe
15 Minute Garlic Parmesan Sauce (CREAMY!)
INGREDIENTS
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- Kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the Italian seasonings and garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the flour and whisk until a paste forms.
- Add the broth gradually while whisking continuously to ensure it is smooth and well-blended.
- Bring to a moderate simmer over medium heat, and it will thicken.
- Combine the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Whisk and heat until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and adjust to your preference.
- Savour it as a dipping sauce, on top of pizza, or over pasta.
NOTES
- To Thicken: Simmer the sauce slowly until the required consistency is achieved if it is too thin. Don't boil.
- To Thin: Use milk, chicken broth, or cream to thin out the sauce if it's too thick.
- To make this sauce completely dairy-free, replace the heavy cream with full-fat coconut cream or milk, the butter with vegan butter, and the cheese with dairy-free parmesan.
Quinn Morgan says
Love that this sauce is versatile! It’s perfect for pizza nights or as a dipping sauce. It’s great to have a go-to recipe that’s both simple and delicious!
Mackenzie Foster says
Creamy garlic parmesan sauce? Yes, please! This would be such a hit at my next dinner party. Can't wait to impress my friends with this recipe!
Piper Davis says
'Cooking from scratch' has never been easier with this recipe! I’m excited to add some fresh herbs and make it extra special when I try it out this weekend.
Jocelyn Coleman says
This recipe has all my favorite flavors packed into one sauce. I'm dreaming about using it in a creamy pasta bake or even as a dip for fries. Delish!
Paige Ward says
'Thicker as it cools'—good tip! I can’t stand when sauces don’t have the right consistency. Looking forward to mastering this one; it's going to be a game changer in my kitchen!
Carmen Rivera says
'Creamy garlic parmesan' has such a nice ring to it! Can’t wait to pair it with fried snacks for movie nights. This recipe just made my life easier and tastier!
Lena Ford says
I’m all about that creamy goodness! Roasted garlic really takes things to the next level. Can't wait to drizzle this on everything from pasta to veggies!
Mariah Hughes says
This recipe is such a lifesaver! I can already picture it with some grilled chicken and a side of roasted potatoes. Yum! 😍
Joanna Ward says
'Make-ahead' is music to my ears! This will be perfect for my meal prep days. Just imagine having this sauce ready in the fridge—such a treat during the week!
Elena Mills says
OMG, this Garlic Parmesan Sauce sounds heavenly! I can already picture it drizzled over some fresh pasta. Perfect for a cozy night in with my favorite movie!
Catherine Reed says
I love how quick this sauce is to whip up! Just 15 minutes? Count me in! I can't wait to try it with some roasted veggies and grilled chicken.
Giselle Rivera says
Wow, this Garlic Parmesan Sauce sounds absolutely divine! I love how quick it is to whip up—perfect for busy weeknights when you just want something tasty without all the fuss.
Aurora Long says
'Mise en place' is key, right? I love that you highlighted preparation—it makes cooking so much smoother. Excited to try this creamy delight with some ravioli!
Lillian Torres says
Yum! Roasted garlic as its own dip? I’m sold! This sauce would elevate any dish, especially with some homemade breadsticks on the side.
Nina Foster says
'Simple ingredients' is music to my ears! I love knowing what goes into my food, and this looks like the perfect way to enjoy comfort food without the fuss.
Margaret Peterson says
'Versatile' is an understatement—this sauce can go on anything! I might even try it on veggies for a tasty twist at our next BBQ. Yum!
Lena Ford says
This sauce is everything! The blend of garlic and parmesan is just mouthwatering. I'm thinking about using it for my next pizza night with the girls!
Cecilia Brooks says
I adore how easy this sauce sounds to make! Plus, you can customize it with whatever herbs you have on hand. I’m definitely trying this out soon!
mat says
the garlic parmesan sauce on the tagliatelle looks so creamy and yummy! thanks for the recipe!
Katherine Rivera says
This sauce sounds easy to make.
Isabella Collins says
I like garlic, so I might try this recipe.
Juliet Stone says
Looks like a quick option for dinner.
Harper Evans says
I wonder if it really takes only fifteen minutes.
Lola Wilson says
I usually buy sauce but might give this a go.
Chelsea Stewart says
Seems like a nice sauce for pasta.
Kennedy Cooper says
'Roasted garlic' sounds interesting to me.
Eloise Edwards says
'Versatile' is good for different meals.
Helena Murphy says
'Simple ingredients' are always nice in recipes.
Casey Bell says
This sauce sounds easy to make.
Cora James says
I like that it takes only fifteen minutes.
Megan Lee says
Garlic and parmesan are good together.
Claire Coleman says
I might try this with pasta.
Maya Morgan says
The recipe looks simple enough.
Jillian Anderson says
I think I can handle making this sauce.
Keira Perry says
It could be nice for pizza too.
Hunter Ford says
This might be good with chicken.
Amy Jackson says
Garlic and parmesan? Count me in! I appreciate that it uses fresh ingredients instead of those mystery sauces from the store. So much better for my dinner parties!