The Ultimate 10-Minute Garlic Parmesan Sauce
A rich, velvety, and savory sauce packed with fresh garlic and nutty Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's the perfect topping for wings, pasta, pizza, and more.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Cheese grater
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 4-5 cloves Garlic finely minced
- 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Salt (or to taste)
- 1/8 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
- Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to form a smooth paste (a roux).
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- Increase heat to medium and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Immediately stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately.
Notes
For the smoothest sauce, always use a block of Parmesan and grate it yourself. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of milk or cream to thin it back out.