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Ingredients
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Garlic Knots
House Marinara Dipping Sauce
Method
Garlic Knots
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a rectangular shape, about 1/2 inch thick.
- 2
Cut and Twist
Cut the dough into strips, approximately 1 inch wide. Take each strip and tie it into a knot. Place the knots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Make Garlic Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chopped parsley and salt. Remove from heat.
- 4
Coat the Knots
Brush the garlic butter mixture over the knots generously. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and dried oregano on top.
- 5
Bake
Bake the knots in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
House Marinara Dipping Sauce
- 6
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- 8
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 9
Finish with Basil
Once the sauce has thickened, stir in chopped fresh basil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.