Amazing 250 Calorie Garlic Knots with Marinara
Enjoy warm, fluffy Garlic Knots served with a flavorful homemade Marinara sauce. This classic pizzeria side is simple to make and perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 knots
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza dough
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- For Marinara Sauce:
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the marinara sauce: Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes if using. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep warm.
- Unroll the pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into 12 equal strips.
- Take each strip and gently twist it two or three times to form a knot shape. Place the knots onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between them.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the knots bake, prepare the garlic butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- As soon as the knots come out of the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Sprinkle the knots with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve the warm Garlic Knots immediately alongside your homemade Marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can use store-bought marinara sauce if you prefer a quicker option.
- For extra flavor, let the garlic steep in the melted butter for 10 minutes before brushing onto the hot knots.
- If you like a softer knot, cover them loosely with foil for the first 5 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 knots with 1/4 cup sauce
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Approx. 4g
- Sodium: Approx. 450mg
- Fat: Approx. 12g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Trans Fat: Approx. 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 6g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 15mg
