Creamy Tuscan Garlic Sauce (Print Version)

Rich Italian sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan in velvety cream.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup heavy cream
02 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Aromatics

04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 small shallot, finely chopped

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
07 - 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned, oil-packed and drained

→ Liquids

08 - 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
10 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped shallot. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
02 - Stir in julienned sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute to release flavors.
03 - Pour in broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
04 - Lower heat and add heavy cream. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Add grated Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs. Stir until cheese is completely melted and sauce begins to thicken, about 3–4 minutes.
06 - Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
07 - Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Serve hot over pasta, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This sauce comes together in just twenty five minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • The sun-dried tomatoes add this incredible sweet tangy depth that balances the rich cream perfectly
  • It works on absolutely everything from pasta to grilled chicken to roasted vegetables
02 -
  • Keep the heat at medium or lower once the cream goes in to prevent separating
  • The sauce will continue thickening off the heat so do not over reduce it
  • Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil have much better flavor than dry ones
03 -
  • Grate your own Parmesan from a block instead of using pre grated cheese for better melting
  • Chop the sun-dried tomatoes into smaller pieces if you prefer them less prominent

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