Description
A versatile and flavorful garlic sauce perfect for enhancing your pizza experience. This easy-to-make sauce combines the richness of butter with the bold flavors of garlic and herbs, creating a delicious blend that can be used as a dipping sauce or drizzled over pizza.
Ingredients
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Garlic Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Season: Stir in salt, black pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Finish: Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Add chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm as a dipping sauce or drizzle over pizza.
Notes
- This sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat gently before serving.
- For a creamier version, add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream or mayonnaise after removing from heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
