Pete's Garlic Oil Essential When Cooking Italian

Elevate your Italian cooking with Pete's Garlic Oil, the ultimate flavor-packed essential for transforming classic dishes. Made with rich extra virgin olive oil infused with tender, golden garlic and optionally enhanced by the aromatic addition of fresh rosemary and a hint of red pepper flakes, this recipe brings depth and warmth to every bite. The low-and-slow cooking method ensures a beautifully mellow garlic flavor without bitterness, while a touch of salt rounds out the perfect balance. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile garlic oil is ideal for drizzling over pasta, brushing onto pizza crust, enhancing marinara sauces, or simply pairing with crusty bread. Store your liquid gold in the fridge and enjoy it as a go-to staple for all your Italian-inspired creations!

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 6 large Garlic cloves
• 1 sprig Fresh rosemary (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Peel the garlic cloves and gently smash them with the flat side of a knife. This helps release their natural oils for maximum flavor infusion.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil and smashed garlic cloves.

Step 3

If desired, add the fresh rosemary sprig and red pepper flakes to the saucepan.

Step 4

Place the saucepan over low heat and warm the oil gently, ensuring it does not reach a boil. The key is low and slow cooking to release the garlic's flavor without browning it, which can cause bitterness.

Step 5

Let the garlic simmer in the oil for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The garlic should become tender and caramel-colored but not burnt.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Discard the rosemary sprig if used.

Step 7

Sprinkle in the salt and stir to combine.

Step 8

Allow the garlic oil to cool slightly before straining it through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the garlic cloves and any solids. Reserve the garlic if you'd like to use it as a spreadable garnish or in other recipes.

Step 9

Transfer the strained garlic oil to a clean, dry, airtight glass jar or bottle. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Step 10

Use Pete's Garlic Oil to drizzle over pasta, enhance marinara sauce, brush onto pizza crust, or pair with fresh bread!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(280.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1975.6

Total Fat 224.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 32g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1186.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g	0%
Total Sugars 0.0g
Protein 2.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 61.1mg	0%
Iron 0.7mg	0%
Potassium 147.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 97.2%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 2.4%