White Garlic Pizza Sauce – Creamy & Perfect for Homemade Pizza Recipe
A creamy and flavorful white garlic pizza sauce made with garlic, butter or olive oil, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for homemade pizzas, this sauce is smooth, aromatic, and easily customizable with herbs and seasoning. Vegan and extra cheesy options are also included.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Enough sauce for one 12-inch pizza
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced or roasted
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- ¾ cup heavy cream, milk, or plant-based milk
Cheese and Seasonings
- 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)
Optional Variations
- Vegan: Use almond, oat, or cashew milk; omit cheese or use vegan Parmesan
- Extra cheesy: Add mozzarella, fontina, or more Parmesan
Instructions
- Prepare garlic and aromatics: Roast or sauté the garlic cloves until they become fragrant. Optionally, sauté some onions or shallots to add more depth of flavor.
- Melt butter or heat oil: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter or warm the olive oil gently.
- Add garlic: Add the roasted or sautéed garlic to the pan and cook for 1–2 minutes until aromatic, being careful not to brown the garlic to prevent bitterness.
- Add cream or milk: Slowly pour in the heavy cream, milk, or plant-based milk while whisking continuously to combine everything smoothly.
- Incorporate cheese (optional): Gradually add the grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese, stirring constantly to allow the sauce to thicken and develop a rich flavor.
- Season: Add salt, black pepper, a pinch of nutmeg, and herbs like thyme, basil, or oregano according to your taste. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings incrementally.
- Blend (optional): For an extra smooth consistency, use an immersion blender to puree the sauce directly in the saucepan.
- Adjust consistency: If the sauce is too thick, thin it with additional milk or broth; if it’s too thin and you want to use it as a pizza base sauce, simmer it gently to thicken further.
- Use immediately or store: Spread the sauce over your pizza dough, drizzle on pasta, or refrigerate/freeze it for later use.
Notes
- You can roast the garlic for a mellower flavor or sauté for a sharper garlic punch.
- Use plant-based milk and omit cheese for a vegan-friendly sauce.
- Add extra cheeses such as mozzarella or fontina if you want a richer, cheese-loaded sauce.
- This sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Adjust herbs and spices to your preference to customize the flavor profile.
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