Homemade Garlic Sauce for Pizza (Print version)
A buttery Homemade Garlic Sauce for Pizza that works as a crust dip, pizza drizzle, or garlic-butter brush for hot slices.
# Ingredients:
For the garlic sauce
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8 tablespoons (113 g) unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 large garlic cloves, finely minced
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
# Instructions:
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Finely mince the garlic so the pieces cook quickly and evenly. Set the parsley and lemon juice nearby because the sauce finishes fast.
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Add the butter and olive oil to a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Warm until the butter is fully melted and gently bubbling.
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Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and softened. Do not let it brown.
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Stir in the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 30 seconds to bloom the seasonings.
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Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice, then let the sauce rest for 2 minutes before serving warm with pizza.
# Good to know:
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Makes about 3/4 cup sauce, enough for 6 dipping portions.
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Best served warm and stirred just before spooning or brushing.
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Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 4 days.