White Garlic Pizza Sauce Recipe

Introduction

This creamy white garlic pizza sauce offers a rich and flavorful alternative to traditional tomato sauce. Made with garlic, butter, and cream, it’s perfect for adding a smooth, savory touch to your homemade pizzas or pasta dishes.

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 mincing or roasting until fragrant. You can also sauté onions or shallots if desired.
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 and cook for 1–2 minutes until aromatic, taking care not to let it brown.
4. Step 4: Slowly pour in the cream or milk while whisking to combine smoothly.
5. Step 5: Gradually stir in the Parmesan or Pecorino cheese if using, allowing the sauce to thicken and enrich in flavor.
6. Step 6: Season with salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and your choice of herbs. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
7. Step 7: Optionally, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce for an ultra-smooth consistency.
8. Step 8: Adjust the sauce thickness by thinning with a bit more milk or broth to make it pourable, or simmer gently to thicken if using as a pizza base.
9. Step 9: Use the sauce immediately by spreading it on pizza dough or drizzling over pasta, or store it for later use.

Tips & Variations

• For a vegan version, substitute plant-based milk like almond or oat milk and omit cheese or use vegan Parmesan.
• Add extra cheese such as mozzarella or fontina to make the sauce extra cheesy and rich.
• Roasting the garlic before adding it gives a sweeter, milder flavor compared to raw sautéed garlic.

Storage

Store the white garlic sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm gently on the stove over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent splitting. This sauce can also be frozen for up to one month; thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use this sauce for dishes other than pizza?

Yes, this white garlic sauce works wonderfully drizzled over pasta, vegetables, or as a creamy dip.

How do I prevent the sauce from curdling when reheating?

Reheat the sauce slowly over low heat and stir frequently. Avoid boiling, as high heat can cause the dairy to separate.

White Garlic Pizza Sauce Recipe

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A rich and creamy White Garlic Pizza Sauce made with roasted or sautéed garlic, butter or olive oil, and heavy cream, enhanced with Parmesan cheese and aromatic herbs. Perfect for adding a luxurious, garlicky flavor to pizzas, pastas, or as a versatile dipping sauce.

• Author: Luna
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: About 1 cup (enough for one 12-inch pizza or 4 servings of pasta) 1x
• Category: Sauce
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Italian
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Main 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)

Vegan Variation

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

Extra Cheesy Variation

• Add mozzarella, fontina, or more Parmesan cheese as desired

Instructions

1. Prepare garlic and aromatics: Roast or sauté the minced or whole garlic cloves until fragrant. Optionally, sauté onions or shallots if desired for additional flavor.
2. Melt butter or heat oil: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter or warm olive oil gently to prepare for cooking the garlic.
3. Add garlic: Add the prepared garlic to the melted butter or oil. Cook for 1–2 minutes until aromatic, taking care not to let the garlic brown to avoid bitterness.
4. Add cream or milk: Slowly pour in the heavy cream, milk, or plant-based milk while whisking continuously to combine and create a smooth base.
5. Incorporate cheese (optional): Gradually add the grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese, stirring constantly to allow the sauce to thicken and develop a rich, savory flavor.
6. Season: Add salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Stir in fresh or dried herbs such as thyme, basil, or oregano as desired. Taste and adjust seasoning gradually for balance.
7. Blend (optional): For an extra smooth consistency, use an immersion blender directly in the saucepan to blend the sauce thoroughly.
8. Adjust consistency: If the sauce is too thick, thin it with additional milk or broth to achieve a pourable consistency. Alternatively, simmer gently to thicken for use as a pizza base sauce.
9. Use immediately or store: Spread the sauce evenly on pizza crusts, drizzle over pasta, or refrigerate/freeze in airtight containers for later use.

Notes

• Roasting garlic mellows the flavor and gives a sweeter taste compared to sautéed garlic.
• For a vegan version, select plant-based milk and vegan cheese alternatives.
• Nutmeg enhances the creamy flavor but is optional, so add according to your preference.
• Use fresh herbs when possible for brighter flavor; dried herbs are convenient and longer lasting.
• The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
• Adjust the amount of cheese or herbs to tailor the sauce to your taste profile.

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