Garlic Parmesan Sauce

If you love garlic and cheese, this homemade garlic parmesan sauce recipe is for you! It’s simple to make and can be used in a variety of dishes, from pasta to vegetables to chicken. Try it out for a flavorful and versatile sauce option.

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Ready for restaurant-quality comfort food from your own kitchen? Then check out this easy recipe for homemade garlic parmesan sauce. This simple sauce is loaded with freshly grated parmesan cheese and plenty of yummy garlic flavor. You’re going to love how versatile it is to use too! You can serve it so many different ways.

I love to make this as a simple addition to dinner. Just serve it with things like baked chicken breast and some noodles and you’ve got the most flavorful and easy pasta dish. Creamy garlic parmesan sauce will be a staple addition to that easy dinner menu. So flavorful and takes just minutes to come together!

Why You’ll Love this Garlic Parmesan Sauce Recipe

• Whip up this sauce in just about 10 minutes. It’s seriously that simple — then serve it as desired.
• You can make this sauce ahead of time and store for later. It reheats beautifully and will last in the fridge for about a week if stored properly.
• This easy recipe can be served a variety of different ways. I love versatile things that have many different uses!

Ingredients for Garlic Parmesan Sauce

• Chicken broth – For a sauce that is lower in sodium, use low sodium chicken broth in this recipe.
• Heavy cream – I like to use heavy cream so that the sauce is extra smooth and creamy texture. Half and half and whole milk will also work!
• Parmesan cheese – Use real, shredded parmesan cheese instead of the bottled grated cheese that has a bunch of additives.
• Flour – All purpose flour acts as a thickener so that this sauce isn’t too runny.
• Garlic powder – Use both garlic powder and fresh minced garlic to give this sauce the most garlicky flavor!
• Minced garlic – Grab some garlic cloves and mince them to add to this delicious sauce.
• Butter – Saute the garlic in melted butter and then add the flour to make a base that will thicken the sauce.
• Salt and black pepper – Bring out all the flavors of this dish with some salt and pepper.
• Italian seasoning – Just a dash of Italian seasoning will add a nice herby flavor!

How to Make Garlic Parmesan Sauce

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter, add in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then whisk in the flour until smooth.
2. Slowly whisk in the chicken stock and heavy cream until smooth. Simmer for 5 minutes, just until thickened.
3. Whisk in the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese until combined.
4. Add salt and pepper and stir until combined.
5. Serve over pasta, rice or chicken and enjoy!

How to Store Garlic Parmesan Sauce

Allow the garlic parmesan sauce to cool and transfer to an airtight container or mason jar. Store in the refrigerator for about a week. I do not recommend freezing the sauce since it has a cream base.

For best results when reheating, add to a saucepan and warm over medium-low heat. Stir frequently and add an extra dash of cream if the sauce is too thick.

What is the difference between garlic parmesan sauce and alfredo?

While the base of flour, butter and parmesan is the same, garlic parmesan sauce has a more bold flavor than alfredo. This garlic parmesan sauce has plenty of garlic flavor and also has the addition of more Italian herbs.

How to Use Garlic Parmesan Sauce

This incredible sauce can be used in many different ways. Serve it over your favorite kind of pasta all on its own, or add some protein like blackened chicken or parmesan crusted chicken. A super easy, and totally flavorful, pasta night!

If you love chicken wings and aren’t a fan of spicy sauces, you can even toss baked wings in this creamy sauce to make garlic parmesan wings! Or go another route and top some crispy parmesan crusted pork chops with garlic parmesan cream sauce and serve with rice or pasta.

Use it in place of pizza sauce on a homemade pizza for a super flavorful twist!

Homemade garlic parmesan pasta sauce is just as good as a restaurant when you have a simple recipe, like this one. You’re going to love this creamy and flavorful sauce!

More Sauce Recipes You’ll Love!

• You’re going to love this super easy Hollandaise Sauce! You’ll feel like a professional chef in your own kitchen.
• Make Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce whenever you need a super easy dinner that doesn’t require a lot of hands on work.
• Dip all your favorites in this amazing Homemade Marinara Sauce.
• Skip the canned stuff this holiday season and make Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce instead.

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Garlic Parmesan Sauce

Indulge in the deliciousness of homemade garlic parmesan sauce. This simple recipe is versatile and can be used to elevate a variety of dishes.

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Ingredients

• ▢ 4 Tablespoons butter
• ▢ 3 cloves garlic
• ▢ 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
• ▢ 1 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
• ▢ ¾ cup heavy cream
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• ▢ 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

• Heat a skillet on medium heat and melt the butter, add in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Whisk in the flour until smooth.
• Slowly whisk in the chicken stock and heavy cream until smooth. Simmer for 5 minutes just until thickened.
• Whisk in the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese until combined.
• Add salt and pepper and stir until combined.
• Serve over pasta, rice or chicken

Tips

Allow the garlic parmesan sauce to cool and transfer to an airtight container or mason jar. Store in the refrigerator for about a week. I do not recommend freezing the sauce since it has a cream base.

For best results when reheating, add to a saucepan and warm over medium-low heat. Stir frequently and add an extra dash of cream if the sauce is too thick.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 400kcal (20%), Carbohydrates: 12g (4%), Protein: 11g (22%), Fat: 35g (54%), Saturated Fat: 22g (138%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 102mg (34%), Sodium: 858mg (37%), Potassium: 202mg (6%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 2g (2%), Vitamin A: 1232IU (25%), Vitamin C: 1mg (1%), Calcium: 272mg (27%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

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