Garlic Sauce for Pizza: Elevate Your Pizza Experience!
Elevate your pizza experience with this flavorful garlic sauce recipe. Creamy, savory, and easy to make, it’s the perfect drizzle for your favorite pizza crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 1 cup of sauce 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Garlic Sauce:
- 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
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- Gather your ingredients.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously.
- Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the sauce rest for a minute before serving.
Notes
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Feel free to customize with additional optional ingredients mentioned.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Garlic sauce, pizza sauce, homemade sauce, creamy garlic sauce
