Garlic Cream Sauce

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Pasta, sauces

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: easy sauce, pasta sauce

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 8

Servings: 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.

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