Description
A delectable garlic sauce that elevates the flavor of any pizza. This irresistible sauce combines the richness of butter, the pungency of garlic, and the savory notes of Parmesan cheese, creating a perfect blend of flavors to enhance your pizza experience.
Ingredients
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Garlic Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional for extra richness)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter with olive oil.
- Cook Garlic: Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant but not browned.
- Season: Stir in salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Incorporate Cheese: Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add Cream (Optional): For a creamier texture, stir in heavy cream.
- Finish: Add fresh parsley just before serving.
- Serve: Brush or drizzle over pizza crust before baking, use as a dipping sauce for pizza slices, or serve with breadsticks.
Notes
- For a bolder garlic flavor, roast the garlic beforehand and mash it into the sauce.
- You can also double the recipe and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
