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White Garlic Sauce
Carolina Gomez

White Garlic Sauce

A rich and creamy White Garlic Sauce made with butter, garlic, cream, and Parmesan. Perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Sauce / Condiment
Cuisine: Italian / Mediterranean
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream for richer sauce
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or whisk
  • Knife & cutting board
  • measuring cups/spoons

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  3. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
  4. Slowly whisk in milk (or cream), ensuring no lumps remain.
  5. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
  7. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until creamy and smooth.
  8. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (per 2 tbsp, approx.):
• Calories: 80
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 3g
• Fat: 7g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sodium: 140mg
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 2g