Description
A rich and creamy garlic sauce perfect for drizzling over pizza or serving as a flavorful dipping sauce. This easy-to-make sauce combines butter, garlic, herbs, and parmesan cheese into a smooth, aromatic topping that enhances the taste of any pizza.
Ingredients
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Garlic Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Make Roux: Add the flour to the garlic-butter mixture and stir for about 1 minute until it forms a thick paste.
- Add Cream: Gradually pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Stir until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in oregano, basil, salt, and grated parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese melts completely, creating a smooth sauce.
- Finish: Season with freshly cracked black pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, thin it with more cream or milk.
- Serve: Drizzle the sauce over your pizza or serve it as a dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt to your taste, especially if your parmesan is salty.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it with a little more cream or milk.
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
