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Garlic Parmesan Pasta Sauce

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta Sauce

This creamy garlic parmesan pasta sauce is a quick 20-minute homemade sauce made with simple ingredients like garlic, Parmesan cheese, milk, and cream. Rich, smooth, and full of flavour, it's perfect for pasta, chicken, vegetables, and easy family dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Serves
Course: Pasta Sauce
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 Tbsp Plain Flour
  • 2 Cups Full Cream Milk
  • 1 Cup Thickened Cream
  • 150 g Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Italian Herbs (optional)
  • small handful Fresh Parsley (optional)

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
  3. Whisk in the flour and cook for another minute.
  4. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously until smooth. Add the cream and continue stirring.
  5. Simmer gently for 4–6 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Season with salt, pepper and Italian herbs if using.
  8. Toss through cooked pasta or serve over chicken, vegetables, or your favourite meal.

Notes

  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly than pre-packaged grated cheese.
  • Keep the heat low after adding the cheese to prevent the sauce from separating.
  • Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
  • For extra flavour, add cooked chicken, mushrooms, spinach, bacon, or roasted vegetables.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently.