Creamy White Garlic Pizza Sauce
A creamy and dreamy pizza sauce that elevates any pizza with rich flavors of garlic and cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking to avoid lumps.
- Cook while stirring until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until combined.
- Cool slightly before using or storing.
Notes
For an even creamier sauce, use half and half or heavy cream instead of whole milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg