Take Your Pizza to the Next Level with Chimichurri Sauce: A Delicious and Unique Pizza Sauce Recipe

Recipe Pizza has become a staple meal everywhere in the world. People enjoy its versatility and the endless combinations of flavors that can be used as toppings. While tomato, herbs, and spices are the normal ingredients of a pizza sauce, here is a twist you may include in your next pizza Recipe night: chimichurri sauce. This is an Argentine condiment, typically prepared using parsley, garlic, vinegar, and olive oil, and will add that great, herby kick that makes your pizza become culinary heaven.

What is Chimichurri Sauce?

Chimichurri sauce is an Argentine condiment used to grill meats. Its vibrant taste comes from a mixture of parsley, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and olive oil. This sauce is versatile and effortless to prepare, so it could act as a great substitute for common pizza sauce.

Ingredients: Chimichurri Pizza Sauce

In a chimichurri-based pizza sauce, you would require the following:

For Chimichurri Sauce:

• 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped: It is a base in this chimichurri that gives off a flavor and fresh herby taste.
• 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro, finely chopped: This would enhance the flavors and the freshness.
• 4 cloves garlic, minced: This has a flavor bold enough, characteristic of a chimichurri.
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes: For some heat; you can change it according to your liking.
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar: To give acidity with a sense of brightness.
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil: To provide the sauce with a rich depth.
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano: The herbaceous taste of the sauce.
• Salt and pepper are necessary: but change as per taste.

To Make the Pizza:

• Pizza dough: Either bought from stores or prepared fresh in-house.
• Toppings of your choice: Cheese is Mozzarella, vegetables, meats, etc.

Chimichurri Pizza Sauce Recipe Step-by-Step:

Step 1: Creating the Chimichurri Sauce

• Chop Herbs: Chop the parsley and the cilantro evenly so the herbs are even in dimensions to be used in distribution in the sauce.
• Slice the Garlic: Use either a knife or a press to mince the three cloves of garlic.
• Stir Ingredients: Take a mixing bowl and place the minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes in it, chop parsley
• along with cilantro: add that to the mixture, a little salt and peppercorn.
• Add the Vinegar: Add in the red wine vinegar, and mix.
• Add the Olive Oil: Whisk in the olive oil very slowly, until well incorporated. Season to taste. You can also let this

chimichurri rest for about 30 minutes for the flavors to meld together.

Step 2: Preheat Your Oven

Preheat your oven as hot as it can go, hotter than you think your oven can. Usually, it’s around 475-500°F. If you have a pizza stone put that in there too during preheating. Sometimes I like to put one of my cold stones into the oven before I prep my dough, as it adds a little warmth to them.

Step 3: Prepare Your Dough

Sprinkle some flour on a work surface and roll out the dough to your desired thickness, if you want a bit thicker crust, then let it be a little thick. Place the rolled-out dough on a pizza peel or a baking sheet sprinkled with parchment paper.

Step 4: Your Pizza Assembly

• Spread the chimichurri sauce throughout the rolled-out dough make sure to leave enough border from the edges to seal it by using a spoon or a spatula.
• Add mozzarella cheese (or any that you wish) on an even coat over the top of the chimichurri.
• Add Toppings Layer your toppings. Some great pairings with this herby-flavored chimichurri are grilled vegetables, pepperoni, or even shrimp.
• For a little extra pizzazz, drizzle a small amount of the chimichurri on top for an added bit of extra flavor before you put them in the oven.

Step 5: Bake your Pizza

• Lay the pizza on a preheated baking stone or if you’re using a baking sheet put the sheet in a preheated oven. Cooking for a total of approximately 10-15 minutes.At this point when it’s done let it cool for at least two minutes, which should be the extent of two minutes before tearing into some of that delectable goodness.
  Serve and enjoy
• Now when your pizza is done, you can take it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes, slice it up, and serve it hot. Some nice fresh herbs or maybe a drizzle of good chimichurri can also be added on top of your pizza for extra taste.

FAQs about Chimichurri Pizza Sauce:

1. Do I have to make the chimichurri sauce? No, you can store-bought as well.

Absolutely! Chimichurri is just the best when homemade, but store-bought will do in a pinch as long as you get it from a quality source so you get the best of both worlds.

2. What cheeses are good to use with chimichurri?

Mozzarella is probably one of the most authentic pizza topping combinations, but you want to use provolone, feta, or goat cheese, as any type of creamy cheese goes great with the herbaceous notes of chimichurri.

3. Would I be able to include meat in my chimichurri pizza?

Totally! Chicken, steak, or even shrimp; is delicious. You can just pair chimichurri sauce with grilled meat.

4. Is chimichurri sauce spicy?

Chimichurri sauce can have a kick of red pepper flakes included, but the sauce alone is not spicy. Add less of the red pepper flakes depending on your preference.

5. How to store leftover chimichurri sauce?

Leftover chimichurri sauce should be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It keeps for a week. Flavors continue to meld together and might even get better after a day or two.

Conclusion:

Using chimichurri sauce as a pizza sauce is a fantastic way to bring a unique and flavorful twist to this classic dish. The bright herbs and zesty acidity of chimichurri provide a refreshing contrast to the rich, melted cheese and your choice of toppings. Whether you’re hosting a pizza party or just want something different for dinner, this chimichurri pizza is sure to impress. So roll out that dough, whip up some chimichurri, and enjoy a slice of Argentine-inspired delight!