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A glass jar filled with creamy Italian sauce sits on a gray countertop, surrounded by a spoon, a bulb of garlic, plates, parmesan cheese, and cooked chicken pieces.
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5 from 1 vote

Garlic Parmesan Sauce

This Garlic Parmesan Sauce is creamy, buttery, and packed with flavor! The perfect Parmesan Cream Sauce for wings, pasta, pizza, or dipping breadsticks. An easy homemade sauce recipe you’ll want to put on everything!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute stirring constantly until you can start to smell the garlic. Do not let the garlic brown.
  • Whisk in the flour and cook until a paste starts to form.
  • Stir in the broth and seasonings. Bring the mixture to a low simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Reduce the heat to slow and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and well combined.
  • Let the sauce cool slightly. It will thicken as it cools. Serve warm over wings or as a dipping sauce. Enjoy!

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Notes

Recipe Tips
  • Sauce Consistency - If the sauce feels too thick after cooling, you can thin it out with a tablespoon of warm water or more cream.
  • Cooking Garlic - Be careful not to overcook the minced garlic, burnt garlic can create a bitter taste.
  • Type of Butter - I recommend using unsalted butter since the Parmesan is already salted. After tasting, you can adjust the salt to your preference if needed.
Variations Ideas
  • Spicy Flavor - Add a little hot sauce or buffalo sauce for that classic wing flavor. We have even added in 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes for added kick of flavor.
  • Keto Variation - Substitute flour with 1 tsp of xanthan gum or omit it for a thinner sauce.
  • Use Fresh Herbs - Stir in fresh basil, parsley, or thyme for extra flavor.
  • Lemon Garlic Parmesan - Add a squeeze of lemon juice for a fresh, zesty twist for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 801IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 1mg

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