White Garlic Pizza Sauce – Creamy & Perfect for Homemade Pizza Recipe
This creamy White Garlic Pizza Sauce is a delicious and versatile homemade sauce perfect for elevating your pizza night. Made with roasted or sautéed garlic, butter or olive oil, and rich cream mixed with Parmesan cheese and flavorful seasonings, it offers a smooth and luscious texture that pairs beautifully with a variety of toppings. Whether you prefer a dairy-based or vegan version, this easy-to-make sauce adds a gourmet touch to your pizza or pasta dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 3/4 cup sauce, enough for 1 large pizza 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Garlic & Aromatics
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced or roasted
- Optional: sautéed onions or shallots
Liquid Base
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- ¾ cup heavy cream, milk, or plant-based milk (almond, oat, or cashew for vegan option)
Cheese & Seasonings
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese (optional, omit or use vegan Parmesan for vegan)
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- Fresh or dried herbs such as thyme, basil, or oregano (optional)
Optional Enhancements
- Extra cheesy: mozzarella, fontina, or more Parmesan to taste
Instructions
- Prepare garlic and aromatics: Roast or sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Optionally, sauté onions or shallots alongside for additional flavor.
- Melt butter or heat oil: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter or warm the olive oil to prepare the base for the sauce.
- Add garlic: Stir in the prepared garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until aromatic, being careful not to let it brown 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 the grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese, whisking gently as it melts to thicken and enrich the sauce’s flavor.
- Season: Add salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Stir in herbs such as thyme, basil, or oregano if using. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Blend (optional): For an extra smooth consistency, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until creamy and lump-free.
- Adjust consistency: If the sauce is too thick, thin it by adding a splash of milk or broth until pourable; alternatively, simmer gently to thicken for a firmer pizza base.
- Use immediately or store: Spread the sauce generously on your pizza dough, drizzle over pasta, or refrigerate/freeze it for later use.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute dairy milk and cheese with plant-based alternatives and oils instead of butter.
- Roasting garlic first mellows its flavor, giving the sauce a sweeter, richer taste than sautéing alone.
- Be careful not to overheat the garlic when sautéing to prevent bitterness.
- Adding more Parmesan or other cheeses will yield a thicker and cheesier sauce perfect for pizza.
- The sauce thickens as it cools; warm gently before use or thin with milk if needed.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
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