Description

This creamy garlic white pizza sauce is a rich and flavorful alternative to traditional tomato sauces. Made with butter, garlic, cream, and Parmesan cheese, it creates a luscious base perfect for white pizzas topped with chicken, spinach, mushrooms, or roasted vegetables. Easy to prepare on the stovetop, this sauce also doubles as a delicious dip or pasta drizzle.

Ingredients

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Basic Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1/4 cup heavy cream

Flavorings & Cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Melt Butter and Sauté Garlic: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Make Roux: Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly to form a smooth roux that thickens the sauce.
Add Milk and Cream: Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Cook for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
Incorporate Cheese and Seasonings: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and optional Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
Cool and Use: Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before spreading it over pizza dough or using as desired.

Notes

This sauce pairs perfectly with chicken, spinach, mushrooms, or roasted vegetables on white pizza.
It also works well as a dipping sauce for breadsticks or drizzled over pasta.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheat gently over low heat or in the microwave, stirring occasionally to maintain creaminess.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Sauce
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 100
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 25mg