Description
This creamy garlic sauce is a perfect accompaniment for pizza, combining rich butter, aromatic garlic, and a blend of Italian herbs for a flavorful experience. Easy to make in just 15 minutes, it acts as a delicious drizzle or dipping sauce that elevates any pizza night.
Ingredients
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 and golden but not burnt.
- Make Roux: Add the all-purpose flour to the garlic-butter mixture and stir constantly for about 1 minute, cooking out the raw taste of the flour and forming a thick paste.
- Add Cream: Gradually pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and grated parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese fully melts into the sauce, making it smooth and flavorful.
- Finish: Season with freshly cracked black pepper to taste. If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it out by adding a bit more heavy cream or milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve: Drizzle the warm garlic sauce over your pizza or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; avoid pre-minced garlic if possible.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your preference.
- This sauce can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, though the sauce will be less rich.
- Adding finely chopped fresh herbs instead of dried is an option for a fresher taste.
- This sauce pairs well with not only pizza but also garlic bread or roasted vegetables.
