Description
Quick Kitchen Sauce is your go-to recipe for a rich and creamy sauce that elevates any meal in just 15 minutes. This versatile sauce, bursting with garlic and Parmesan flavor, effortlessly transforms pasta dishes, dips, and roasted vegetables into culinary delights. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings, Quick Kitchen Sauce is a must-have in every home cook’s repertoire. With its customizable ingredients and kid-friendly appeal, this sauce will quickly become a family favorite. Discover how easy it is to create a comforting dish that satisfies all palates!
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat until fully liquefied.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning; stir continuously for about one minute until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour; cook for an additional minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour in vegetable broth while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about two minutes until it thickens.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and parsley until smooth.
- Cook on low heat while stirring frequently until you achieve your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 295mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg