Pesto Garlic Knots
So garlicky, so buttery, and just so perfect! They are incredibly soft and melt-in-your-mouth amazing with a homemade pesto sauce. These also come together in less than 15 minutes using pizza dough. See, it really is SO EASY!
Ingredients
- 1 cup basil leaves
- ½ cup parsley leaves
- 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought, at room temperature
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- To make the pesto, combine basil, parsley, 3 tablespoons Parmesan and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste. With the motor running, add olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- Cut dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch rope, about 1/2-inch thick, and tie into a knot, tucking the ends.
- Place knots onto the prepared baking sheet and brush each knot with butter; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Place into oven and bake until golden brown, about 18-22 minutes.
- Serve immediately, brushed with pesto.