Garlic Cream Sauce
A rich and velvety Garlic Cream Sauce made with roasted garlic, butter, and cream—perfect for pasta, chicken, seafood, or vegetables
Equipment
- Saucepan or skillet
- Whisk
- Knife & cutting board
- measuring cups/spoons
- Garlic roaster or foil (if roasting garlic)
- Blender (optional, for extra smoothness)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves roasted or minced fresh
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for lighter version
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp fresh parsley chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Melt butter with olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes (or roast beforehand for milder flavor).
- Pour in broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and reduce heat to low.
- Add Parmesan cheese, whisking until melted and sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Garnish with parsley if desired.
- Serve warm over pasta, chicken, seafood, or veggies.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per ¼ cup, approx.):
- Calories: 130
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 1g