Description
A delicious recipe for White Garlic Pizza Sauce that elevates any pizza with its creamy, garlicky goodness. This sauce is easy to make and adds a flavorful twist to your homemade pizza.
Ingredients
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For the Garlic Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced finely
- 1¼ cups whole milk
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- ¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan
- ¼ tsp sea salt
For the Pizza:
- 1 pre-made or homemade pizza dough
- 2 tbsp basil, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp Italian herb mix
- 8 oz low-moisture mozzarella, freshly grated
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ¼ cup extra shredded Parmesan
- ½ cup prepared Parmesan garlic sauce
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: Warm up the butter in a small pot over medium heat until melted and bubbling.
- Make the Base: Add flour and mix continuously until a thick mixture forms without browning.
- Add Milk Slowly: Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly until thickened and bubbling, about 3-5 minutes.
- Flavor the Sauce: Stir in garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Parmesan Finish: Mix in Parmesan until melted, then remove from heat and let cool.
- Get the Crust Ready: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Roll out pizza dough, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with Italian herbs.
- Layer the Pizza: Spread garlic sauce over dough, top with mozzarella and extra Parmesan.
- Bake It Through: Bake pizza for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Add Basil Leaves: Sprinkle fresh basil over the pizza before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: White Garlic Pizza Sauce, Pizza Sauce Recipe, Homemade Pizza Sauce
