Description
This creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a copycat recipe inspired by Buffalo Wild Wings, perfect as a wing sauce, pasta topping, pizza drizzle, or dipping sauce. Rich and flavorful, it combines garlic, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese into a smooth, velvety sauce.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, or vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter gently to prepare the base of the sauce.
- Sauté Garlic and Seasoning: Add the finely minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the melted butter. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning the garlic.
- Add Flour: Whisk in the flour to form a paste (roux), which will thicken the sauce.
- Incorporate Broth: Slowly pour in the chicken or vegetable broth while whisking constantly to ensure a smooth, lump-free mixture.
- Simmer to Thicken: Bring the mixture to a low simmer over medium heat, cooking for approximately 2 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously until the cheese melts fully and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Season: Season the sauce with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, adjusting the flavors as desired.
- Serve: Enjoy this versatile sauce over pasta, drizzled on pizza, or as a delicious dipping sauce for wings or vegetables.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and smooth texture.
- Adjust the thickness by varying the amount of broth or cream as desired.
- For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop, whisking to maintain smoothness.
