Olive Garden Herb Parmesan Cream Sauce
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of Olive Garden Herb Parmesan Cream Sauce, a luxurious recipe that brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen. This creamy sauce is crafted with a decadent blend of melted butter, fragrant garlic, and a perfectly cooked roux thickened with whole milk and heavy cream for a silky base. Infused with grated Parmesan cheese and a medley of Italian herbs like basil, oregano, and fresh parsley, every bite is bursting with savory, herbaceous flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for elevating pasta, drizzling over tender chicken, or pairing with roasted vegetables. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, this is a must-have recipe for creamy sauce lovers craving a taste of Olive Garden at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Mince the garlic finely and set aside. Chop the fresh parsley and set aside for later use.
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Whisk in the all-purpose flour to form a roux. Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly, to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the whole milk and heavy cream while continuously whisking to prevent lumps from forming. Continue whisking until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine and allow the flavors to blend for another 2 minutes.
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley for a burst of freshness.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately over pasta, chicken, or roasted vegetables for a creamy and flavorful dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
309 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.0 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 430 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 101 mg | 2% | |
*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.
