Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

This recipe for creamy butter sauce starts with an easy roux. Favored with garlic and herbs, it makes a delicious pasta sauce but also works well on meat or 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 and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk in flour and stir until combined and the flour loses its raw smell, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, oregano, basil, and parsley, and bring to a simmer, 3 to 5 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until thick, about 5 minutes.