Gluten-Free Creamy Herb Sauce
Elevate your meals with this Gluten-Free Creamy Herb Sauce—a rich, velvety delight infused with the fragrant essence of fresh parsley, basil, and thyme. Perfectly crafted in just 25 minutes, this sauce features a gluten-free roux made from butter and all-purpose gluten-free flour, blended with milk and heavy cream for a luscious texture. Garlic adds depth, while an optional touch of Parmesan cheese enhances the savory profile. Versatile and indulgent, this herbaceous sauce pairs beautifully with gluten-free pasta, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats, making it an ideal choice for gluten-free and flavor-forward cooking. A must-try recipe to transform everyday dishes into gourmet creations!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it begins to foam.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the gluten-free all-purpose flour, whisking constantly, and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux.
Gradually add the milk to the roux while continuing to whisk to prevent any lumps from forming.
Once the milk is fully incorporated, pour in the heavy cream and continue to whisk until the sauce begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the chopped parsley, basil, thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper.
If using, add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts completely into the sauce.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a little more milk or cream.
Remove from heat and serve immediately over your choice of gluten-free pasta, grilled vegetables, or as a topping for meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.8 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.5 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 299 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 3134 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 54.7 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1671 mg | 129% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 619 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
