Description
Creamy garlic sauce elevates pizza night with its rich, tangy flavors that dance across your palate. Homemade and simple, this sauce becomes the secret weapon in your culinary arsenal, promising to make each pizza slice irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Cheese and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Position a compact saucepan over medium flame and gently transform butter into a liquid state, allowing it to melt smoothly without scorching.
- Introduce finely chopped garlic into the liquefied butter, stirring delicately to release aromatic oils and create a fragrant base, ensuring the garlic remains pale and translucent.
- Pour heavy cream into the garlic-infused butter, complementing with a whisper of garlic powder to enhance depth of flavor. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, allowing the mixture to harmonize and slightly thicken.
- Gradually incorporate parmesan cheese, whisking continuously to create a silky, uniform texture. The cheese should dissolve completely, forming a luxurious, creamy consistency without any grainy remnants.
- Calibrate the sauce’s profile by introducing subtle layers of salt and freshly cracked black pepper, tasting to achieve a balanced seasoning that accentuates the garlic’s natural intensity.
- Once the sauce reaches a desirable smoothness, remove from heat and optionally embellish with delicate sprigs of fresh parsley for a touch of verdant brightness.
- Transfer the warm, velvety sauce to a serving vessel, ready to accompany pizza as a decadent dipping companion or to be drizzled generously over hot pizza slices.
Notes
- Transform bland pizzas into gourmet experiences with this luxurious garlic sauce that adds a creamy, rich dimension to every bite.
- Prevent garlic from burning by keeping the heat medium-low and stirring constantly during the sautéing process, which ensures a fragrant, mellow flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, reducing the overall calorie content while maintaining a silky texture.
- Boost the sauce’s complexity by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of dried oregano for an extra flavor punch that complements pizza perfectly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg