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September 7, 2024 Sauces and Dressings

Your Go-To 8-Minute Homemade Garlic Cream Sauce

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Discover your new kitchen hero: this easy garlic cream sauce recipe! Ready in just 8 minutes with only four simple ingredients, it’s the perfect solution for busy weeknights. Despite being a thick sauce, it’s incredibly versatile, transforming anything from pasta and vegetables to beef and chicken into a delicious meal. You’re in for a quick, flavorful addition that will elevate your dishes in no time.

Mastering the Garlic: From Full Flavor to Roasted Garlic Sauce

The garlic cream sauce recipe calls for two cloves of garlic. There are other options you have with the garlic. First is to add more! Another option is to add roasted garlic. Roasted garlic will bring a nice finish to the garlic cream sauce. Roasting garlic is easy. My roasted garlic recipe takes about an hour but you can do a big batch to have extra on hand. You will need about two tablespoons of roasted garlic for the recipe. Adding the roasted garlic is not necessary. It is worth it if you have the time.

Simple Steps for a Thick, Velvety Garlic Sauce

Here is how to get the sauce together. Start by pouring the cream into a medium sized skillet. Next, add the sea salt, pepper, and diced garlic. Pressing the garlic works just fine if you want to do that. Stirring the cream mixture occasionally until it gets to about 130 degrees F or hot to the touch. This should take about 3 minutes. Next, add the two tablespoons of cornstarch to a bowl or small glass. Then add the water and mix well. While stirring the cream, add the cornstarch mixture. Keep stirring the sauce over a medium to medium high heat. Don’t walk away or stop stirring because the cornstarch will clump up. After about 5 minutes the mixture will thicken to the point where it coats the back of a spoon.

the garlic cream sauce coating the back of a spoon to represent that a sauce is thick enough to serve. the sauce that is not thick enough would just run off the spoon. the sauce is 8 minute garlic cream sauce by Cleveland cooking.com

Leave it on the heat if you want it thicker. When it gets to the desired thickness, take the pan off of the heat. All done!

Beyond Pasta: Creative Uses for Your Homemade Garlic Sauce

Pasta sauce is always the first that comes to mind when making this sauce. We have tried it on roasted veggies and chicken. Usually with a tray bake or sheet pan bake. Tray bakes are easy to slap together with whatever you have around. Roast the veggies and/or meats. Then dish them up and add the sauce.

I have not tried the sauce with any nut milks. However, considering the consistency of 2% milk I think they will work just fine.

Try my pasta recipe to make with the garlic cream sauce! You can also use this as a dip for my pepperoni bread!

FAQ’s

How long does this easy garlic sauce take to make?

This delicious garlic cream sauce comes together incredibly quickly, in just about 8 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute meals.

Can I adjust the garlic flavor in the sauce?

Absolutely! The recipe starts with a mild garlic flavor, but you can easily make it stronger by adding more fresh garlic or by incorporating roasted garlic for a richer finish.

How do I make this thick garlic sauce thinner for different uses?

This is a thick sauce, but it’s very easy to thin out. Simply add a bit of regular milk gradually while stirring until it reaches your desired consistency for salads or other dishes.

What are some good uses for this garlic cream sauce besides pasta?

This sauce is incredibly versatile! It’s fantastic on roasted vegetables, beef, pork, or chicken. It also works wonderfully as a dip for things like pepperoni bread.

Can I make this garlic sauce ahead of time?

Yes, you can make a batch of this garlic sauce and store it in the fridge. It’s a great option to have on hand for quick meals throughout the week.

Garlic cream sauce from Cleveland Cooking. ready in only 8 minutes

Garlic Cream Sauce

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Pasta, sauces
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: easy sauce, pasta sauce
Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 282kcal
Author: clevelandcooking
How do you make a garlic cream sauce? It's easy! Just four ingredients and 8 minutes. This is a great sauce for pasta or whatever you like.
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Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves finely diced or passed through a garlic press
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon of cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
  • ¼ cup of room temperature water

Instructions

  • Pour the cream into a medium sized skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Next, add the sea salt, pepper, and diced garlic.
  • Stirring the cream mixture occasionally until it gets hot to the touch.
  • Next, add the two tablespoons of cornstarch to a bowl or small glass. Then add the water and mix well. While stirring the cream mixture, add the cornstarch mixture. Keep stirring the sauce over a medium to medium high heat. Don’t walk away or stop stirring because the cornstarch will clump up.
  • After about 5 minutes or less the mixture will thicken to the point where it coats the back of a spoon. Leave it on the heat if you want it thicker. When it gets to the desired thickness, take the pan off of the heat.

Notes

I have not made this recipe with nut milk, however, considering the consistency of 2% milk I feel it should work.
How long does this easy garlic sauce take to make? This delicious garlic cream sauce comes together incredibly quickly, in just about 8 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute meals.
Can I adjust the garlic flavor in the sauce? Absolutely! The recipe starts with a mild garlic flavor, but you can easily make it stronger by adding more fresh garlic or by incorporating roasted garlic for a richer finish.
How do I make this thick garlic sauce thinner for different uses? This is a thick sauce, but it’s very easy to thin out. Simply add a bit of regular milk gradually while stirring until it reaches your desired consistency for salads or other dishes.
What are some good uses for this garlic cream sauce besides pasta? This sauce is incredibly versatile! It’s fantastic on roasted vegetables, beef, pork, or chicken. It also works wonderfully as a dip for things like pepperoni bread.
Can I make this garlic sauce ahead of time? Yes, you can make a batch of this garlic sauce and store it in the fridge. It’s a great option to have on hand for quick meals throughout the week.

Nutrition

Serving: 6 servings | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1167IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Categories: Sauces and Dressings Tags: garlic, garlic cream sauce, garlic pasta sauce, garlic sauce, white sauce

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