Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Total Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (gluten-free if necessary)
- 1 ½ cups whole milk (or dairy-free milk)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)
- ¾ cup freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese (vegetarian (rennet-free) if necessary)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Preparation
Step 1
In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it begins to foam.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3
Sprinkle the flour over the garlic and butter mixture. Stir well to combine, cooking for about 1 minute to remove the raw taste of the flour.
Step 4
Gradually whisk in the milk and cream, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce begins to thicken (about 3-5 minutes).
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and slowly add the parmesan cheese in small handfuls, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
Step 6
Stir in the salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
Step 7
Remove from the heat and use immediately.
Step 8
If the sauce thickens too much upon cooling, whisk in a splash of milk or cream to reach the desired consistency.
Step 9
Enjoy!
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