Description
“Garlic White Pizza Sauce is a rich, creamy alternative to red sauce, made with butter, garlic, Parmesan, and seasonings. Perfect for white pizzas, breadsticks, or pasta—ready in just 15 minutes!”
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Base: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Create a Roux: Sprinkle in flour, whisking constantly to create a smooth paste. Cook for about one minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Incorporate the Dairy: Gradually pour in milk and heavy cream, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer until thickened.
- Add the Cheese: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, ensuring it melts evenly into the sauce.
- Season the Sauce: Mix in salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Final Touches: Continue cooking for another minute until the sauce reaches your desired thickness. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before using.
Notes
- Dairy-Free Option: Use olive oil instead of butter and dairy-free milk. Substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Extra Creamy: Add mozzarella or cream cheese for a richer consistency.
- Spicy Kick: Increase red pepper flakes or add cayenne for heat.
- Herb-Infused: Fresh basil, oregano, or thyme can enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: italian inspired
Keywords: white pizza sauce, garlic pizza sauce, creamy pizza sauce, homemade white sauce, Parmesan garlic sauce