If you love Tuscan cooking as much as I do, here are a few recipes you have to try! (You can even use this delicious sauce for them!) Tuscan sausage pasta, crockpot Tuscan chicken, and Marry Me chicken!
Creamy Tuscan Garlic Sauce Recipe
This is the sauce to end all sauces. It does it all! Want to add more flavor to fish or chicken? Check. Make the most amazing pasta? Check. Creamy Tuscan garlic sauce is not only super easy to whip up, but has buttery, savory, and tangy flavor that the whole family will go crazy over. I mean, you really can’t go wrong with sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, garlic, and parmesan. The good news about this creamy Tuscan garlic sauce is that it’s picky eater-approved. Even though it has spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in it, my youngest eats it no problem! It’s the perfect choice over a bed over spaghetti or fettuccine, served with these copycat Olive Garden breadsticks.
Ingredients You’ll Need
The great thing about this sauce is that it only takes a few simple ingredients to make. The exact measurements I used are in the recipe card below, but feel free to tweak the ratios to your liking.
Heavy Cream: This is the star of the show, making the sauce rich and creamy. Chicken Broth: Adds a savory depth of flavor and helps thin out the sauce a bit. You can also use mushroom or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version. Garlic Powder: Infuses that wonderful garlicky taste without the need to mince fresh garlic. Fresh garlic can also be used for more of a punch of flavor. Italian Seasoning: Brings a medley of aromatic herbs that enhance the sauce’s Italian flair. Parmesan Cheese: Adds some cheesy goodness and also helps thicken the sauce. Use freshly grated parmesan if you can! Chopped Spinach: Adds color, nutrition, and a pleasant earthy taste to balance the richness of the sauce. Drained Sun-Dried Tomatoes: These gems add a burst of tangy-sweet flavor and also give the sauce its lovely reddish color.
How to Make Creamy Tuscan Garlic Sauce
It’s super easy and takes less than 10 minutes. Simply mix all of your ingredients together and taste test as you go!
Add Protein: If you want to add protein to your sauce, throw in shredded chicken, Italian sausage, shrimp, scallops, or steak! Add Some Heat: To give your creamy Tuscan garlic sauce a little warmth, sprinkle in red pepper flakes or add a dash of smoked paprika. Make it Lighter: Instead of heavy cream, you can also use half and half. You’ll end up with a little bit lighter sauce. Serve With: Pasta, rice, potatoes, roasted veggies, the choice is yours!
Marry Me Chicken (Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken)
35 mins
Creamy Tuscan Garlic Tortellini Soup
25 mins
Marry Me Salmon
30 mins
Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken
25 mins
