Description
Homemade garlic sauce elevates pizza with its creamy, aromatic blend of fresh ingredients. Mediterranean-inspired condiments complement pizza perfectly, offering zesty flavor profiles you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Herbs and Spices:
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Seasoning:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm butter gently in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until completely liquefied, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce finely chopped garlic into the melted butter, stirring consistently for 1-2 minutes until aromatic and developing a light golden hue.
- Incorporate dried oregano, dried basil, and optional red pepper flakes into the butter-garlic mixture, continuing to stir for an additional 30-45 seconds to intensify herb flavors.
- Calibrate seasoning by adding salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Remove saucepan from heat source and let the garlic sauce rest for 3-4 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and temperature to slightly decrease before application on pizza.
Notes
- Swap butter with olive oil for a lighter, heart-healthy version that’s perfect for vegan diets.
- Roast garlic beforehand to create a deeper, sweeter flavor profile that mellows the sharp raw garlic bite.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like chopped rosemary or thyme instead of dried for a more vibrant, garden-fresh taste.
- Reduce red pepper flakes for kids or eliminate completely if you prefer a milder sauce that everyone can enjoy.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg