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Heavenly Garlic Pizza Sauce

Heavenly Garlic Pizza Sauce: Elevate Your Homemade Pizzas

Heavenly Garlic Pizza Sauce is a versatile and flavorful addition, transforming your homemade pizzas and pastas into a culinary masterpiece.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 10-12 cloves Fresh Garlic peeled and minced
  • ½ cup Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) for richness
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter use vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to balance richness
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or fresh oregano
  • a pinch Red Pepper Flakes optional, adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice adds brightness

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Garlic: Peel and finely mince about 1 cup of fresh garlic (10-12 cloves). Set aside.
  2. Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt ¼ cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir occasionally until it bubbles (2-3 minutes).
  3. Add Olive Oil: Stir in ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil to the melted butter and mix well.
  4. Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the saucepan, sauté on low heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
  5. Season the Sauce: Stir in 1 teaspoon each of sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Add red pepper flakes if desired. Simmer on low for 5 minutes.
  6. Finish with Lemon Juice: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.
  7. Garnish and Cool: Let the sauce cool before transferring to a bowl. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 50mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh garlic for the best flavor, and let the sauce cool completely before storing. Adjust seasonings to taste.

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