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White Garlic Pizza Sauce

A rich, creamy, and deeply flavorful homemade white garlic pizza sauce that takes only 10 minutes to make and elevates any pizza night.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 pizza (12-inch)
Course: Dinner, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Garlic Sauce Base
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried basil
  • 0.25 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Garlic Press or Knife

Method
 

  1. Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the butter and garlic. Whisk continuously for 1 minute to cook the flour and create a roux.
  4. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent any lumps from forming.
  5. Increase the heat slightly to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Continue whisking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Whisk in the grated parmesan cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper until the cheese is melted and smooth.
  7. Allow the sauce to cool for 5-10 minutes to thicken further before spreading it on your pizza dough.

Notes

Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave, adding a splash of milk if it becomes too thick.