Garlic Sauce For Pizza
A creamy, buttery garlic sauce that enhances pizza with rich flavor. Quick to prepare with a handful of ingredients, it’s smooth, versatile, and irresistible for dipping, drizzling, or spreading.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup 60 g unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional, for extra flavor
- ½ cup 120 ml heavy cream
- ¼ cup 25 g grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish
- Red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- Lemon juice optional, for brightness
- Fresh herbs like basil or thyme optional
Instructions
- Place a small saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter until glossy with a gentle nutty aroma.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant, taking care not to brown it.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking and let simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
- Whisk in the Parmesan until fully melted, forming a creamy, slightly thickened sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optional: parsley, red pepper flakes, or a squeeze of lemon.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a minute before serving to thicken slightly.