5 Minute Garlic Parmesan Sauce Recipe
This 5 Minute Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a rich, creamy, and flavorful sauce perfect for elevating your favorite pasta or as a base for pizza. Made with a blend of butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, vegetable broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, this sauce comes together quickly on the stovetop, delivering a cheesy, garlicky delight in just 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings (about 2.5-3 cups sauce)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sauce Base
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 4 tablespoons flour
Liquid Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Cheese and Garnish
- 8 oz. shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
Seasonings
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat Butter: Heat butter in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat until melted and sizzling slightly.
- Sauté Garlic and Seasoning: Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning along with a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute to release the flavors.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle flour into the pan and whisk continuously until well combined. Cook for 1 minute while stirring frequently to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Add Broth: Turn heat to low. Slowly pour in vegetable broth while whisking continuously to avoid lumps, mixing until smooth and combined.
- Simmer Sauce: Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Let it simmer gently over medium to medium-low heat for about 2 minutes until it begins to thicken.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in heavy cream, shredded Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Whisk continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Final Cooking and Seasoning: Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce reaches your desired thickness. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and fresh cracked pepper as needed.
- Serve: Serve immediately with your favorite pasta or use as a flavorful base for pizza.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best texture and flavor.
- If the sauce gets too thick, thin it with a little more vegetable broth or cream.
- For a richer flavor, substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth if not vegetarian.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently over low heat with a splash of cream or broth to restore creaminess.
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