White Garlic Pizza Sauce Recipe
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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Blend (optional): For an extra smooth consistency, use an immersion blender directly in the saucepan to blend the sauce thoroughly.
- 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.
- 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.
Keywords: white garlic sauce, pizza sauce, creamy garlic sauce, Parmesan sauce, vegetarian pizza sauce
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