Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

This butter cream sauce starts with an easy roux flavored with lots of garlic and dried herbs for a delicious topping for pasta, meat, and vegetables.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 367 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 pinch dried parsley
• 1 pinch dried basil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Whisk in flour; cook and stir until flour loses its raw smell, about 45 seconds.

Step 2

Gradually whisk in milk, oregano, basil, and parsley, then bring to a simmer. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until thick, about 5 minutes.