Description
This White Garlic Pizza Sauce recipe offers a creamy, flavorful base perfect for elevating homemade or store-bought pizzas. Made with a smooth garlic-infused béchamel sauce, Parmesan cheese, and seasoned with Italian herbs, this sauce adds a rich and savory twist to your pizza night. The recipe includes both the creamy sauce preparation and how to assemble a delicious pizza topped with mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh basil for a mouthwatering experience.
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 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 the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the all-purpose flour and whisk constantly for about 2 minutes to form a smooth roux, making sure not to let it brown.
- Add 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 bubbles lightly.
- Season Sauce: Stir in the finely minced garlic, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Remove the pot from heat and mix in the shredded Parmesan cheese until it melts smoothly into the sauce. Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to prepare for baking the pizza.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out your pre-made or homemade pizza dough evenly on a baking surface. Brush the surface of the dough with olive oil and sprinkle the Italian herb mix evenly over it.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread a thin and even layer of the prepared garlic sauce over the dough. Top with freshly grated low-moisture mozzarella cheese and the extra freshly shredded Parmesan.
- Bake Pizza: Bake the assembled pizza in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese becomes bubbly with golden brown spots.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with thinly sliced fresh basil ribbons. Serve the pizza hot for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Be sure not to brown the roux to maintain a smooth, white sauce texture.
- Use whole milk for a creamier sauce; skim or low-fat milk may result in a thinner consistency.
- For extra garlicky flavor, you can sauté the minced garlic briefly in butter before adding the flour.
- The garlic sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- When baking, keep an eye on the pizza to avoid over-browning the crust or cheese.
- Feel free to experiment with other herbs like oregano or thyme in the herb mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: white garlic sauce, garlic pizza sauce, homemade pizza sauce, creamy garlic sauce, garlic Parmesan sauce, white pizza sauce
