Garlic White Pizza Sauce Recipe

Introduction

This White Garlic Pizza Sauce is a creamy, flavorful alternative to traditional tomato sauce. With roasted garlic, a touch of cheese, and optional herbs, it adds a rich and aromatic twist to your favorite pizzas and pastas.

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

1. Step 1: Prepare the garlic by roasting or sautéing it until fragrant. Optionally, sauté onions or shallots for extra flavor.
2. Step 2: Melt the butter or heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
3. Step 3: Add the prepared garlic to the pan and cook for 1–2 minutes until aromatic, taking care not to brown the garlic.
4. Step 4: Slowly pour in the cream or milk while whisking to combine the ingredients smoothly.
5. Step 5: Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese if using, allowing it to melt and thicken the sauce.
6. Step 6: Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and your choice of herbs. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
7. Step 7: For an extra smooth sauce, blend with an immersion blender until desired consistency is reached (optional).
8. Step 8: Adjust the sauce consistency by thinning with additional milk or broth if you want a pourable sauce, or simmer gently to thicken it for a pizza base.
9. Step 9: Use the sauce immediately by spreading it on pizza dough or drizzling over pasta. Alternatively, refrigerate or freeze it for later use.

Tips & Variations

• For a vegan version, substitute cream with almond, oat, or cashew milk and omit the cheese or use vegan Parmesan alternatives.
• Add extra cheese like mozzarella or fontina for a richer, cheesier sauce.
• Roasting garlic mellows its flavor and adds sweetness; try this for a gentler garlic taste.
• Fresh herbs brighten the sauce—add them at the end of cooking to keep their flavor strong.

Storage

Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent curdling. Add a splash of milk or broth if the sauce thickens too much when reheated.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use this sauce for something other than pizza?

Yes, this creamy garlic sauce works wonderfully drizzled over pasta, roasted vegetables, or even as a dip for breadsticks.

What can I do if my sauce is too thick or too thin?

If the sauce is too thick, thin it out by whisking in a little more milk or broth. If it is too thin, simmer it gently until it reduces and thickens to your liking.

Garlic White Pizza Sauce Recipe

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A rich and creamy white garlic pizza sauce made with roasted or sautéed garlic, butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese. This versatile sauce adds a flavorful twist to your pizza, pasta, or other dishes, and can be adapted for vegan diets by substituting plant-based milk and cheese alternatives.

• Author: Naya
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: About ¾ cup (enough for 2 medium pizzas) 1x
• Category: Sauce
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Italian
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Garlic and Aromatics

• 4–5 cloves garlic, minced or roasted
• Optional: sautéed onions or shallots

Base Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
• ¾ cup heavy cream, milk, or plant-based milk

Cheese and Seasonings

• 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)

Vegan Options

• Use almond, oat, or cashew milk instead of dairy
• Omit cheese or use vegan Parmesan

Extra Cheese (Optional)

• Add mozzarella, fontina, or more Parmesan for cheesier sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare garlic and aromatics: Roast or sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. You may also optionally sauté onions or shallots to add depth to the flavor.
2. Melt butter or heat oil: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter or heat the olive oil gently, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
3. Add garlic: Add the prepared garlic to the saucepan and cook for 1–2 minutes until aromatic, being careful not to brown the garlic to avoid bitterness.
4. Add cream or milk: Slowly pour in the heavy cream, milk, or plant-based milk while whisking continuously to combine the ingredients smoothly.
5. Incorporate cheese (optional): Gradually add grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese, whisking constantly to thicken the sauce and enhance its flavor.
6. Season: Add salt, black pepper, a pinch of nutmeg, and fresh or dried herbs such as thyme, basil, or oregano. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning gradually to your preference.
7. Blend (optional): For an extra smooth consistency, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce thoroughly.
8. Adjust consistency: Thin the sauce with additional milk or broth if needed for a pourable texture, or simmer gently to thicken if using as a pizza base.
9. Use immediately or store: Spread the sauce on pizza dough, drizzle over pasta, or refrigerate or freeze for future use.

Notes

• For a vegan version, substitute dairy milk with plant-based milk and omit or replace Parmesan with vegan cheese.
• Roasting the garlic mellows the pungency and adds a sweet flavor.
• Do not let the garlic brown while cooking, as it will turn bitter.
• Adjust the thickness by adding more milk or simmering longer depending on your intended use.
• This sauce freezes well—store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
• Fresh herbs enhance flavor but dried herbs work well if fresh are not available.

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