Homemade Garlic Parmesan Sauce combines roasted garlic, butter, and freshly grated parmesan cheese to create a creamy, velvety texture that's utterly irresistible. It's a quick and easy sauce that you can whip up in just about 30 minutes.
Garlic Parmesan Sauce is versatile and enhances everything from pasta and pizza to steaks, chicken wings, and vegetables.
Whether you're looking to spruce up your weeknight pasta dish, create a gourmet pizza at home, or simply want a delicious dip for your steak, this garlic butter parmesan sauce is sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- Garlic: Make sure to use fresh garlic cloves.
- Butter: You can use unsalted butter or salted butter, based on your preference. For a dairy-free alternative, try using margarine or olive oil.
- All-Purpose Flour: If you're looking for a gluten-free option, you can use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Half and Half: You can substitute it with whole milk for a lighter version or heavy cream to make it richer.
- Broth: You can use chicken, beef, or vegetable broth, depending on your preference. For a vegetarian option, stick with vegetable broth.
- Parmesan Cheese: It brings a salty, nutty flavor to the dish. Feel free to substitute with Romano or Asiago cheese if you prefer. Make sure your cheese is rennet-free if you are vegetarian.
- Sea Salt: Himalayan pink salt or kosher salt can also be used.
- Black Pepper: . You can also try white pepper for a slightly different flavor profile.
How to Make Garlic Parmesan Sauce
For the full recipe with measurements, see the recipe card at the end of the post.
Tips and Tricks
- Roast Your Garlic: Roasting the garlic before adding it to the sauce will give it a sweeter, milder flavor and make it easier to mash into a smooth paste.
- Use Real Parmesan: For the best flavor in this garlic parmesan cream sauce, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Pre-grated cheese often contains additives that can make your sauce grainy.
- Whisk Constantly: When adding the half and half and broth, whisk constantly to prevent lumps from forming in your sauce.
- Adjust the Thickness: If you prefer a thinner sauce, simply add a bit more broth or cream until you reach your desired consistency. Conversely, if you like it thicker, allow it to cook a little longer and add more cheese if you like.
- Season to Taste: Don't forget to taste your sauce as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed. You can add garlic powder for even more garlic flavor or add other seasonings like oregano, basil, thyme, or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Storage: This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days. Just reheat gently on the stove, adding a bit of milk or cream if necessary to bring it back to its original creamy consistency.
How to Serve Garlic Parmesan Sauce
First off, let's talk pizza. Imagine a hot, fresh pizza crust slathered with our creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce instead of the traditional tomato base. Yes, this recipe makes an amazing pizza sauce!
Now, let's move on to pasta. Garlic parmesan pasta sauce will make even the pickest of eaters happy.
Finally, have you ever thought of using garlic parmesan sauce for wings, steak, chicken tenders, or potatoes? Trust me, it's a game-changer.
Tools
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- Cast Iron Skillet
- Saucepan
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Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Ingredients
- 12 cloves garlic unpeeled
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup half and half
- ¾ cup broth
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place the unpeeled garlic cloves in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Cook for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft. Cool. Discard the skins and mash the garlic until it is soft.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the half and half. Add the broth, and cook until thickened, about 6 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the garlic, parmesan, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted, about another 3 minutes.
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