White Garlic Pizza Sauce
A creamy, flavorful garlic and cheese sauce that elevates any pizza experience while being easy to prepare.
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Sprinkle the flour over the garlic and stir to create a roux, cooking for 1 more minute.
- Slowly whisk in the heavy cream, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Stir in the salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
- Continue cooking the sauce over medium heat, whisking continuously until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using it on your pizza.
Notes
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze in an ice cube tray.