Description
Garlic Sauce for Pizza is a creamy and aromatic accompaniment that transforms your pizza nights into a gourmet experience. With fresh garlic, rich olive oil, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this versatile sauce not only enhances the flavor of your favorite pizzas but also serves as an irresistible dip for crusts and breadsticks. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s perfect for elevating both homemade and store-bought pizzas. Get ready for an explosion of flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mince the fresh garlic finely to maximize flavor.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine olive oil and butter, stirring gently until melted.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute), being careful not to brown it.
- Stir in oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; allow spices to bloom in the warm mixture.
- Remove from heat and drizzle in lemon juice; mix well.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy with your favorite pizza.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg