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Homemade Garlic Sauce for Pizza

A rich, herbaceous, and intensely flavorful garlic butter sauce perfect for drizzling over pizza or dipping crusts. Better than delivery!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 105
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced finely
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried basil
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Set aside with your measured dried herbs.
  2. Place a small saucepan over low heat and add the unsalted butter. Allow it to melt completely without browning.
  3. Once the butter is melted and bubbling gently, add the minced garlic. Stir continuously and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and softened. Do not let the garlic brown.
  4. Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Let the herbs bloom in the warm butter for about 30 to 60 seconds.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Transfer the hot garlic butter to a small dipping bowl and serve immediately alongside your favorite pizza.

Notes

Keep the heat as low as possible to prevent the butter from separating or the garlic from burning. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week and gently reheated.