Garlic sauce for pizza

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried chives
1/4 teaspoon red pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped garlic to the melted butter and cook, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and starting to turn golden brown.
Add dried oregano, dried basil and red pepper (if using). Continue cooking for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Let the garlic sauce cool slightly before using it as pizza sauce.