Ingredients:

  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp Fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1.5 cups Whole milk
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions:

  1. Melt 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat until it begins to foam and bubble.
  2. Add the 4 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but still pale. Note: If the garlic turns brown, it will taste bitter; pull the pan off the heat if it's darkening too fast.
  3. Whisk in the 2 tbsp of all purpose flour and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture looks like wet sand and smells slightly nutty. This step is vital to ensure your Garlic Parmesan Sauce doesn't taste like raw flour.
  4. Slowly pour in 1.5 cups of whole milk in a thin, steady stream while whisking constantly. Continue cooking until the sauce begins to simmer and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. If you're looking for a similar technique used in a [Pasta Sauce in recipe](https://5minsrecipes.com/recipes/quick-pasta-sauce/), the key is keeping the whisk moving to prevent scorched spots on the bottom.
  5. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Stir in 1/4 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Add the 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese in small handfuls, stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the texture is completely silky.
  6. Remove from heat immediately. Stir in the 1 tbsp of fresh parsley. Serve the sauce over your favorite dish while it is still warm and pourable. If you are pairing this with seafood, it works beautifully alongside my [5 Minute Garlic recipe](https://5minsrecipes.com/recipes/5-minute-garlic-shrimp/).