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Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe

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A rich and creamy garlic sauce perfect for enhancing pasta, chicken, or vegetables. Made with a buttery garlic base, thickened with flour, and blended with half and half and chicken stock for smoothness and depth of flavor. Finished with fresh parsley for a hint of freshness and seasoned to taste.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic (grated or finely minced, about 1 Tablespoon)
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half
  • ½ cup chicken stock (or vegetable stock or water)
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley (minced)
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Fresh black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Garlic Base: Melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the grated or finely minced garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 30 seconds, taking care not to burn the garlic.
  2. Make the Roux: Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and garlic mixture. Stir continuously and cook the flour for 1 to 2 minutes until it turns lightly golden, which helps eliminate the raw flour taste.
  3. Add Liquids and Thicken: Slowly whisk in the half and half and chicken stock to the roux mixture. Continue to simmer gently while stirring until the sauce thickens noticeably, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Finish the Sauce: Stir in the minced fresh parsley for freshness. Season the sauce with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and serve warm.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock or water.
  • Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; avoid pre-minced garlic for a more robust taste.
  • The sauce thickens quickly, so monitor closely during simmering to avoid scorching.
  • This sauce pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken, pasta, steamed vegetables, or as a base for creamy casseroles.

Keywords: creamy garlic sauce, garlic butter sauce, creamy pasta sauce, garlic cream sauce, easy garlic sauce

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