Creamy Garlic Sauce

1. 1

   Put the milk, garlic, bay leaves, and 1/4 teaspoon salt into a 2-quart saucepan.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil and cook at a steady boil for 30 to 40 minutes or even more, gradually reducing the contents of the pot to 1 cup.

3. 3

   Pour and scrape everything into a wire sieve set over a bowl.

4. 4

   Remove the bay leaves, and press and scrape the soft garlic through the sieve, making sure you get every bit of the delicious puree into the bowl.

5. 5

   Whisk the sauce until smooth, then whisk in the tablespoon of olive oil and pinches of salt to taste.

6. 6

   Reheat the sauce on the stove until warm.

7. 7

   Thin it if you wish with milk or cream.

8. 8

   Store in the refrigerator.

9. 9

   Asparagus

10. 10

    Tomatoes

11. 11

    Zucchini

12. 12

    Leeks

13. 13

    Spinach

14. 14

    Just about everything goes with this

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.