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creamy garlic sauce recipe With Parsley Pepper Specks
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This creamy garlic sauce with parsley and pepper offers an irresistible aroma and velvety texture, transforming simple ingredients into a gourmet-tasting dish perfect for quick family meals or spontaneous gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 to 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half, whole milk)
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano recommended, or nutritional yeast)
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or 0.08 cup dried parsley)
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium 10-inch skillet or saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Watch for it to shimmer gently; avoid browning.
- Saute Garlic: Add 4 to 5 cloves of minced fresh garlic to the melted butter. Saute for about 1 to 2 minutes until it becomes wonderfully fragrant and translucent, smelling sweet, not sharp. (If the garlic starts to brown, quickly remove the pan from heat for a moment, as burnt garlic turns bitter.)
- Whisk Liquids: Pour in 1 cup of chicken or vegetable broth, followed by 1 cup of heavy cream. Whisk continuously as it heats, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. You will observe small bubbles forming around the edges, and the liquid will noticeably warm through.
- Melt Parmesan: Reduce the heat to low. Stir in 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until it is completely melted and the creamy garlic sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. It should lightly coat the back of your spoon.
- Finish with Herbs: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in 0.25 cup of fresh chopped parsley and 0.5 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. The vibrant green parsley and dark pepper specks truly make this creamy garlic sauce recipe shine.
- Season and Serve: Taste the finished sauce and adjust with salt as needed. Often, a tiny pinch makes all the flavors sing. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta or vegetables for a satisfying, family-friendly meal.
Notes
For lighter sauce, use half-and-half or whole milk; nutritional yeast for dairy-free cheese. Use pre-minced garlic or pre-grate Parmesan for speed. Avoid burning garlic or aggressively boiling cream; ensure cheese is fully melted for smoothness. Store fresh garlic in cool, dark place, cream and Parmesan refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup (120 ml) sauce
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg