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Cozy Homemade Garlic Knots Recipe with Easy Zesty Marinara Sauce

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These cozy homemade garlic knots are warm, garlicky, and utterly comforting, paired with a zesty marinara sauce made from simple pantry staples. Perfect for a quick snack or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) store-bought pizza dough (or homemade if you prefer)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tsp dried basil)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a roughly 12×10 inch (30×25 cm) rectangle.
  3. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into 12 even strips, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide.
  4. Take one strip at a time, tie it into a loose knot, tucking the ends under. Place each knot on the baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart.
  5. Bake the knots for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
  6. While the knots bake, mix melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using) in a small bowl.
  7. Prepare the marinara sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, sugar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Finish with fresh basil right before serving.
  8. Brush garlic butter over the warm knots as soon as they come out of the oven.
  9. Serve immediately with a bowl of zesty marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

Let refrigerated dough come to room temperature for 20-30 minutes before shaping. Brush garlic butter generously while knots are hot for best flavor and moisture. If knots seem doughy after baking, add a few more minutes in the oven. For softer knots, cover loosely with foil during baking. Marinara sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.

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