Description
This White Garlic Pizza Sauce recipe features a creamy, garlicky sauce made from scratch, combined with fresh herbs and cheeses, perfect for creating a delicious homemade pizza with a rich and flavorful twist. The sauce balances garlic, butter, and Parmesan for a luscious base that pairs beautifully with mozzarella on a golden, crispy crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups whole milk
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
Pizza Assembly
- 1 pre-made or homemade pizza dough
- ½ cup prepared garlic sauce
- 8 oz low-moisture mozzarella, freshly grated
- ¼ cup Parmesan, freshly shredded
- ½ teaspoon Italian herb mix
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (for brushing)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Sauce: In a small pot over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the all-purpose flour and whisk constantly for 2 minutes until a smooth, pale roux forms without browning.
- Incorporate Milk: Slowly pour in the whole milk while continuously whisking to prevent lumps. Continue stirring for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and begins to bubble lightly.
- Add Seasonings and Cheese: Stir in the finely minced garlic, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Remove the pot from heat and mix in the finely shredded Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Allow the sauce to cool slightly before assembling the pizza.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dough: Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Roll out the pizza dough to desired thickness and transfer to a baking surface. Brush the dough evenly with olive oil and sprinkle the Italian herb mix over the surface for aromatic flavor.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread a thin, even layer of the prepared white garlic sauce over the dough, followed by an even layer of freshly grated low-moisture mozzarella. Top with additional freshly shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is bubbly with lightly browned spots.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, sprinkle thinly sliced fresh basil ribbons on top, and serve hot for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- The garlic sauce can be made ahead of time and refrigerated; reheat gently before assembling the pizza.
- For a crispier crust, bake pizza on a preheated pizza stone or steel if available.
- Adjust garlic quantity depending on your preference for flavor intensity.
- Use fresh, high-quality cheeses for best taste and melting properties.
- Leftover pizza sauce can be used as a dip for breadsticks or as a base for pasta dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: White garlic pizza sauce, homemade pizza, garlic sauce recipe, creamy pizza sauce, Italian pizza sauce, easy garlic sauce, mozzarella pizza
