Dinner

White Garlic Pizza Sauce Recipe

ByElla Hart December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

Introduction

This White Garlic Pizza Sauce is a creamy, flavorful alternative to traditional tomato-based sauces. With a rich garlic taste and smooth texture, it pairs beautifully with a variety of toppings for a delicious homemade pizza experience.

A thick, round pizza with a light golden crust rests on parchment paper over a wooden board, set on a white marbled surface. The pizza has a base layer of melted cheese that is golden brown in places with small browned spots. Around the edge, there are 10 evenly spaced dollops of creamy white garlic butter, each shaped with ridges. At the center, a creamy sauce is being poured from a bowl, with a smooth, flowing texture creating a small pool on top of the cheese. In the background, several bulbs of garlic are blurred, enhancing the garlic theme of the dish. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4–5 cloves garlic, minced or roasted
2 tbsp butter or olive oil
¾ cup heavy cream, milk, or plant-based milk
¼ cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese (optional)
½ tsp salt, or to taste
¼ tsp black pepper
Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Fresh or dried herbs (thyme, basil, oregano – optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare garlic and aromatics by roasting or sautéing the garlic until fragrant. You can also sauté onions or shallots if desired.
Step 2: Melt the butter or heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
Step 3: Add the garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until aromatic, being careful not to brown it.
Step 4: Slowly pour in the cream or milk while whisking to combine everything smoothly.
Step 5: Incorporate the Parmesan cheese gradually, if using, to thicken the sauce and enrich the flavor.
Step 6: Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and fresh or dried herbs to taste. Adjust seasoning gradually.
Step 7: For an extra smooth consistency, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce if desired.
Step 8: Adjust the sauce consistency by thinning with milk or broth for a pourable sauce, or simmer gently to thicken for a pizza base.
Step 9: Use the sauce immediately by spreading it on pizza dough or drizzling over pasta. Alternatively, store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use.

Tips & Variations

For a vegan version, substitute plant-based milk like almond, oat, or cashew milk and omit the cheese or use vegan Parmesan.
Add extra cheese such as mozzarella or fontina for a richer, more indulgent sauce.
Roasting the garlic adds a sweeter, milder flavor compared to sautéing.
Use fresh herbs for bright flavor or dried herbs for convenience and deeper aroma.

Storage

Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat gently over low heat, stirring occasionally to maintain a smooth texture. Add a splash of milk to loosen the sauce if it thickens too much upon cooling.

How to Serve

A thick round pizza with a golden-brown crust on the bottom layer and melted cheese covering the middle layer, topped with eight evenly spaced white garlic butter dollops that have a smooth, ridged texture. A creamy white sauce is being poured onto the center of the pizza from above, creating a lustrous pool in the middle. The pizza sits on white parchment paper over a rustic wooden board, with whole garlic bulbs blurred in the soft background that has a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this sauce without dairy?

Yes, simply use plant-based milk such as almond, oat, or cashew milk, and omit the cheese or replace it with a vegan Parmesan alternative to keep it creamy and flavorful.

How do I avoid burning the garlic?

Cook garlic over medium-low heat and watch it closely. Stir frequently and remove from heat as soon as it becomes fragrant but before it turns golden brown to prevent a bitter taste.