Little pieces, big garlic personality! Dried garlic pieces bring bold, savory flavor with a bit of texture, making them a handy staple for soups, sauces, and slow-simmered favorites. They soften as they cook, delivering that familiar garlic goodness without the peeling and chopping.
Give your soup pot something to brag about, tuck some into a hearty stew, or let your pasta sauce in on the fun. Garlic pieces love a little moisture and time to mingle. Add them early to simmering dishes, or soak them in warm water before using in quicker recipes. Keep an eye on them when cooking in oil—burnt garlic is nobody’s secret ingredient!
Ingredients: Garlic.
Garlicky White Beans
Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan. Add one drained 15-ounce can white beans, ½ cup broth, 1 teaspoon garlic pieces, and ¼ teaspoon rosemary. Simmer gently for 15–20 minutes, adding broth as needed, until the garlic is tender. Finish with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
Easy Garlic Tomato Pasta
Combine one 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons garlic pieces, and ½ teaspoon dried basil in a saucepan. Simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding a splash of water as needed, until the garlic softens. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with 8 ounces cooked pasta.