Description

This White Garlic Pizza Sauce recipe features a creamy, flavorful garlic sauce made with butter, flour, milk, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a delicious homemade or pre-made pizza base topped with mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh basil. The sauce is silky with a rich garlic punch, making your pizza extra savory and indulgent.

Ingredients

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For the 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

For the Pizza Assembly

1 pre-made or homemade pizza dough
½ cup of 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

Make the Garlic Sauce: In a small pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk constantly for 2 minutes until it forms a smooth roux without browning. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Continue stirring for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and starts to bubble lightly. Stir in the minced garlic, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Remove the pot from the heat and mix in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth and the cheese is fully melted. Let the sauce cool slightly.
Preheat the Oven and Prepare Dough: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Roll out your pizza dough to your desired thickness on a baking surface. Brush the dough lightly with olive oil to help create a crisp crust and to prevent sogginess. Sprinkle the Italian herb mix evenly over the oiled dough.
Assemble the Pizza: Spread a thin, even layer of the prepared white garlic sauce over the surface of the dough, taking care not to overload it. Top with the freshly grated mozzarella cheese and add the extra freshly shredded Parmesan evenly across the pizza.
Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Watch for the crust to turn golden brown and the cheese to become bubbly with delicious browned spots.
Finish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish decoratively with thin ribbons of fresh basil. Serve the pizza hot to enjoy the creamy garlic sauce and melty cheeses at their best.

Notes

Do not brown the roux when making the garlic sauce; it should remain pale for the best flavor and texture.
Make sure to whisk continuously when adding milk to prevent lumps in the sauce.
Freshly minced garlic gives the best aroma and flavor compared to pre-minced or powdered garlic.
Use low-moisture mozzarella for a better melt and less watery pizza.
The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently before assembling the pizza.
Adjust the amount of garlic in the sauce to taste if you prefer a milder or stronger garlic flavor.
For a crispier crust, bake the pizza directly on a preheated pizza stone or baking steel if available.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: white garlic pizza sauce, garlic pizza, creamy garlic sauce, homemade pizza sauce, garlic Parmesan sauce