Creamy Garlic Sauce
A rich and velvety 10-minute sauce made with buttery garlic, smooth half-and-half, and fresh parsley—perfect for pasta, chicken, seafood, vegetables, and more.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Universal
Ingredients
Unsalted butter
Fresh garlic, grated or finely minced
All-purpose flour
Half and half
Chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water
Fresh parsley, minced
Kosher salt
Fresh black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Slowly whisk in half and half and stock. Simmer 1–2 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in parsley, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use heavy cream instead of half and half for a richer texture.
- Make dairy-free by using vegan butter and plant-based cream.
- Add Parmesan cheese for extra depth and richness.
- Stir in mushrooms or spinach for more flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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