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White Garlic Pizza Sauce Recipe

4.5 from 143 reviews

This creamy and flavorful White Garlic Pizza Sauce is a perfect base for white pizzas or pasta dishes. Made with butter, garlic, a roux of flour, milk, and cream, it’s enriched with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning for an authentic Italian taste. Easy to prepare on the stovetop, this sauce adds a rich, garlicky twist to your favorite meals.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Dairy

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Seasonings

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter and Sauté Garlic: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown, so the garlic flavor stays sweet and mellow.
  2. Create Roux: Stir in the all-purpose flour to the melted butter and garlic mixture. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid lumps and build a thickening base called a roux.
  3. Add Milk and Cream: Gradually whisk in the whole milk and heavy cream, stirring continuously to prevent lumps, creating a smooth liquid sauce base.
  4. Thicken Sauce: Increase heat slightly and continue whisking until the mixture bubbles and thickens to a creamy consistency, ensuring it is smooth and velvety.
  5. Season: Add salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to the sauce, stirring thoroughly to blend all the flavors harmoniously.
  6. Incorporate Parmesan: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it fully melts and the sauce becomes creamy and rich.
  7. Cool and Use: Let the sauce cool slightly before spreading it over pizza crust or using it as a base sauce for pasta or other dishes.

Notes

  • This sauce is ideal for white pizzas topped with mozzarella, spinach, and chicken.
  • Adjust the amount of garlic to suit your taste preferences.
  • For a vegan variation, swap butter, milk, and cream with plant-based alternatives.
  • The sauce can be prepared in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Try adding other herbs like basil or oregano to customize the flavor further.

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