Description
Silky garlic parmesan sauce elevates ordinary pasta into a luxurious Italian-inspired culinary experience. Rich, velvety flavors dance across your palate, promising restaurant-quality comfort with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Thickening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium-low temperature, gently melting butter until it transforms into a silky liquid.
- Introduce minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, stirring the aromatic blend for approximately 60 seconds to release robust flavors.
- Delicately sprinkle flour across the pan, vigorously whisking to create a uniform mixture without any visible clumps, allowing it to cook for an additional minute.
- Gradually stream vegetable broth into the skillet, continuously whisking to maintain a smooth consistency and prevent potential lumping.
- Allow the liquid to simmer gently for two minutes, observing as the sauce gradually thickens and develops a velvety texture.
- Incorporate heavy cream, generously shower Parmesan cheese, and sprinkle fresh parsley, whisking until the ingredients merge into a harmonious, creamy composition.
- Reduce heat to low, stirring consistently and monitoring the sauce’s progression until it reaches a luxurious, desired thickness.
- Conduct a final taste assessment, fine-tuning seasonings with additional salt and pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
Notes
- Garlic Intensity Boost Fresh garlic cloves provide more robust flavor compared to pre-minced versions, so crush or mince them just before cooking.
- Low Heat Magic Maintain medium-low heat to prevent butter burning and ensure smooth sauce development without scorching ingredients.
- Whisking Technique Whisk continuously when adding flour and broth to eliminate potential lumps and create silky, consistent texture.
- Cheese Melting Tip Grate Parmesan cheese freshly and add gradually while stirring to help it melt smoothly without clumping.
- Dietary Modifications Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for lighter version, and use gluten-free flour for celiac-friendly adaptation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg