Garlic White Pizza Sauce Recipe
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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add cream or milk: Slowly pour in the heavy cream, milk, or plant-based milk while whisking continuously to combine the ingredients smoothly.
- Incorporate cheese (optional): Gradually add grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese, whisking constantly to thicken the sauce and enhance its flavor.
- 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.
- Blend (optional): For an extra smooth consistency, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce thoroughly.
- 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.
- 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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