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White Garlic Pizza Sauce

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  • Author: samahkitchen
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup (enough for 1 large pizza) 1x
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This creamy, garlicky white sauce is the perfect base for homemade pizza! It’s rich, flavorful, and pairs perfectly with chicken, veggies, or just cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk (or half-and-half for extra richness)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream (or more milk)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)

 

  • 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Melt the Butter & Cook Garlic – In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.

  2. Make the Roux – Stir in flour and whisk continuously for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.

  3. Add Milk & Seasonings – Slowly whisk in milk and cream, stirring constantly until smooth. Add salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes.

  4. Thicken & Add Cheese – Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.

  5. Cool & Use! Spread over pizza dough, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.


Notes

Make it lighter: Use all milk instead of cream.
Dairy-Free Option: Swap butter for olive oil and use unsweetened almond milk + dairy-free Parmesan.
Extra Flavor: Stir in fresh basil or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.