Irresistibly Creamy Quick Kitchen Sauce for Any Meal

In just 15 minutes, sweeten your meals with this Quick Kitchen Sauce, a creamy and versatile addition to any dish.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Best food 2025

Cuisine: Vegetarian

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use salted if unsalted isn't available, reduce salt.
3 cloves Fresh Garlic Substitute with garlic powder if fresh is not available (1/8 tsp per clove).
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Blend Replace with dried herbs like basil and oregano as an alternative.
2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free options, consider cornstarch (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water).

For the Sauce

1 cup Vegetable Broth Chicken broth can be used as a substitute for non-vegetarians.
½ cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half or coconut cream for a lighter texture.
½ cup Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese Try mozzarella or cheddar as alternative cheeses for varied taste.

For Seasoning

Fresh Cracked Black Pepper Substitute with white pepper for a different flavor profile.
Kosher Salt Feel free to use regular salt if kosher is unavailable.

For Finishing Touches

Fresh Parsley Omit for a simpler sauce or use dried parsley as an alternative.

Equipment

Large sauté pan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat until liquid and shimmering.
Add 3 cloves of minced fresh garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant and golden.
Incorporate 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, stirring continuously for 1 minute to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in 1 cup of vegetable broth, ensuring no lumps, then simmer for 2 minutes.
Slowly pour in ½ cup of heavy cream while stirring constantly, thickening for about 5 to 10 minutes.
Mix in ½ cup of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Season to taste with kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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