Easy Garlic Parmesan Sauce (10-Minute Recipe!)
A creamy, garlicky white sauce that comes together in 10 minutes. Perfect for pasta, chicken wings, veggies, or as a white pizza base.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 tsp minced garlic about 4 large cloves
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes optional
- 1–2 tsp lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to make a smooth paste.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, pouring a little at a time to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Turn off the heat. Stir in the parmesan, salt, pepper, and chili flakes (if using). Add lemon juice, 1 tsp at a time, to brighten the flavor if desired.
Notes
Serving – This recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups of sauce, which is enough for 8 oz dry pasta or 2 lbs of chicken wings.
Parmesan matters – Use finely grated cheese so it melts smoothly into the sauce. Pre-shredded often clumps.
Too thick? – If the sauce thickens too much, whisk in a splash of milk before serving.
Make it richer – Swap in half-and-half or cream for the milk if you want a thicker sauce.
Use right away – This sauce is best fresh, but it can be cooled and reheated gently.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 351IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 0.2mg