Garlic White Pizza Sauce Recipe
This Garlic White Pizza Sauce Recipe is a creamy and dreamy alternative to traditional red tomato sauce. It features a rich, buttery base blended with plenty of roasted garlic and savory Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk room temperature is best
- 4 cloves fresh garlic finely minced or pressed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- A pinch of ground nutmeg optional for extra depth
Instructions
Melt the Butter
- Place your saucepan over medium-low heat and add the two tablespoons of unsalted butter. Let the butter melt slowly until it begins to bubble gently but does not turn brown.
Sauté the Garlic
- Add the finely minced fresh garlic to the melted butter in the pan. Stir constantly for about one minute until the garlic is very fragrant and soft but still pale.
Make the Roux
- Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the garlic and butter mixture. Whisk them together for one to two minutes to cook out the raw flour taste while creating a thick paste.
Add the Milk
- Slowly pour in the whole milk while you whisk the mixture vigorously. Doing this slowly helps prevent any lumps from forming and ensures your white sauce stays perfectly smooth and creamy.
Thicken the Sauce
- Continue to cook the sauce over medium heat while whisking constantly. The mixture will begin to thicken after about three to five minutes as it reaches a very gentle simmer.
Season the Sauce
- Stir in the dried oregano, basil, sea salt, black pepper, and nutmeg into the thickening liquid. These herbs provide the classic Italian aroma that makes this Garlic White Pizza Sauce Recipe so special.
Melt the Cheese
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. The residual heat will melt the cheese into the sauce, making it extra rich, salty, and savory.
Cool Slightly
- Let the sauce sit and cool for about five to ten minutes before using it. As it cools, the sauce will thicken even more, making it much easier to spread on dough.
Spread on Dough
- Use a large spoon to spread a thin, even layer of sauce over your prepared pizza crust. Leave a small border around the edges to allow the crust to rise and get crunchy.
Add Your Toppings
- Top your white sauce with mozzarella cheese, fresh spinach, grilled chicken, or mushrooms. Bake your pizza as usual until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are a beautiful golden brown.
Notes
- Always use fresh garlic instead of powder for a much stronger and more professional flavor.
- Whisk the sauce constantly while adding milk to ensure there are absolutely no flour lumps.
- Add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes if you want a spicy kick in your sauce.
- Swap the Parmesan for Pecorino Romano cheese if you prefer a sharper and saltier white sauce.
- Stir in a spoonful of ricotta cheese at the very end for an extra creamy texture.
- Use heavy cream instead of whole milk if you want a truly decadent and rich sauce.