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Modern White Sauce Delight

Elevate Your Dishes with This Creamy White Sauce

4servings
20 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Modern White Sauce Delight

About this recipe

This modern take on a classic white sauce blends rich Parmesan with fresh garlic for a luxurious finish that will enhance any meal. Perfect for pastas, vegetables, or as a base for more complex dishes, this sauce is designed with both flavor and simplicity in mind.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.

  2. 2

    Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until a paste forms.

  4. 4

    Slowly whisk in the heavy cream until smooth.

  5. 5

    Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

Chef's tip

You can add a pinch of nutmeg or a dash of white wine for additional flavor dimensions. This sauce pairs perfectly with fettuccine or drizzled over steamed vegetables.

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