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Creamy Tuscan Garlic Sauce

Creamy Tuscan Garlic Sauce: Elevate Any Meal with Ease

Creamy Tuscan Garlic Sauce transforms any dish into a rich, comforting meal with its tantalizing flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with half-and-half or coconut milk
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth can use vegetable broth for a vegetarian or vegan version
For the Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder add when incorporating cream to prevent burning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning adjust according to spice preference
For the Mix-Ins
  • 2 cups Spinach can substitute with kale
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes can substitute with fresh tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese can replace with nutritional yeast for lactose-free option

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Begin by gathering all your ingredients for the Creamy Tuscan Garlic Sauce.
  2. In a large saucepan, pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and bring it to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Gradually stir in 1 cup of heavy cream along with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, stirring for 2-3 minutes until well combined.
  4. Incorporate the chopped spinach and sun-dried tomatoes into the creamy mixture and gently fold them in for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
  6. If needed, create a cornstarch slurry with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and a splash of water to adjust the consistency, stirring until reached desired thickness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This sauce is versatile and can be customized to fit dietary needs. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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