Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Aromatic garlic combined with nutty Parmesan... it's a bowl of culinary magic!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable broth low-sodium
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, oregano, and thyme to the melted butter, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes to form a roux.
- Once the roux becomes golden, gradually add the vegetable broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, cooking until the sauce thickens and the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in fresh parsley. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and serve.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 960IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 227mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.