Description
This creamy garlic sauce for pizza is a rich and flavorful addition that elevates your pizza experience. Made with butter, fresh garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, this sauce is easy to prepare and adds a luscious, garlicky twist to any pizza or Italian dish. Perfect as a dipping sauce or drizzled generously over your favorite pizza toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Creamy Elements
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients to ensure an efficient cooking process and have everything ready before starting.
- Melt Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until fully melted and slightly bubbly to form the flavor base.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness.
- Add Heavy Cream: Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously to blend the ingredients smoothly into a creamy mixture.
- Simmer Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching and to meld flavors.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted, creating a smooth and creamy texture in the sauce.
- Season Sauce: Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. Add optional garlic powder, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, or fresh herbs if desired to enhance flavor complexity.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the sauce from heat and let it rest for a minute to thicken slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a fresh touch before serving with pizza or as a dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; avoid pre-minced garlic for a fresher taste.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic as it can become bitter and ruin the sauce’s flavor.
- If the sauce thickens too much upon resting, gently reheat and add a splash of cream or milk to loosen the consistency.
- Parmesan cheese is key for creaminess and authentic flavor; freshly grated is preferable over pre-shredded.
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before use.
- Adjust seasoning gradually and taste as you go to suit your preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: garlic sauce, pizza sauce, creamy garlic sauce, homemade pizza sauce, garlic butter sauce
