Description
This Garlic Sauce for Pizza is a flavorful and buttery addition to any pizza night. With hints of garlic, Parmesan cheese, and herbs, this sauce is perfect for dipping crusts or drizzling over your favorite pizza.
Ingredients
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Garlic Sauce:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried parsley (optional)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Season: Stir in salt, pepper, and onion powder.
- Finish the Sauce: Remove from heat, stir in dried parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired. Let sit to thicken slightly.
- Serve: Use warm as a dipping sauce or pizza drizzle.
Notes
- For a creamier version, whisk in 1–2 tablespoons of heavy cream.
- To achieve a smoother texture, consider blending the sauce.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and gently reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
