Name: Creamy Tuscan Garlic Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 1 cup spinach, chopped; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained)

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Introduction

This creamy Tuscan garlic sauce is a rich and flavorful addition to any meal. With savory garlic, parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes, it’s perfect for pasta, chicken, or seafood dishes. It comes together quickly and adds a delicious Italian-inspired touch.

A close-up of a creamy sauce in a light blue pot with a white interior, showing a thick, smooth texture with visible chunks of green spinach and red sun-dried tomatoes. The sauce is light orange with black pepper sprinkled on top, and a wooden spoon is lifting some of the sauce, showing a mixture of all the ingredients. Around the pot, two small white bowls hold fresh spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, all set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup spinach, chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained)

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese.
Step 2: Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking occasionally, for 10 to 20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Step 3: Stir in the chopped spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, and let the sauce simmer until the spinach begins to wilt.
Step 4: Serve immediately over pasta, poultry, or seafood for a delicious and creamy finish.

Tips & Variations

Use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder for a more intense flavor.
Swap chicken broth with vegetable broth to make it vegetarian-friendly.
Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle spicy kick.
For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream and parmesan with coconut cream and nutritional yeast.

Storage

Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, stirring frequently to avoid curdling. If the sauce thickens too much after cooling, add a splash of chicken broth or cream to loosen it.

How to Serve

A creamy sauce with a light beige color and a smooth, thick texture fills the image, mixed with visible chunks of red sun-dried tomatoes and dark green spinach leaves scattered throughout. Small specks of black pepper and herbs are spread evenly across the sauce, giving it a seasoned look. A wooden spoon with a dark brown color scoops up the sauce, showing a close-up of the mixture's rich, creamy consistency. The sauce appears rich and well blended, highlighted by the contrast of the bright tomatoes and spinach against the pale creamy base on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh spinach instead of frozen?

Yes, fresh spinach works perfectly. Just make sure to chop it finely and add it towards the end of cooking so it wilts but remains bright green.

Is this sauce suitable for pasta only?

Not at all! This creamy Tuscan garlic sauce is versatile and pairs wonderfully with poultry like chicken or turkey, as well as seafood such as shrimp or salmon.