White Garlic Pizza Sauce Recipe
This creamy and flavorful white garlic pizza sauce is perfect for adding a rich, savory twist to your homemade pizzas. Made with garlic, butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, this sauce is easy to prepare and brings a delicious depth of flavor that pairs beautifully with a variety of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¾ cup heavy cream (or milk/plant-based milk)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ tsp dried oregano (or other herbs, optional)
Instructions
- Melt the Butter and Cook Garlic: In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and slightly softened, being careful not to brown it.
- Add Cream and Seasonings: Pour in ¾ cup of heavy cream or your choice of milk or plant-based milk. Add ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, a pinch of nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon dried oregano or other herbs. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer to Thicken Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and gently simmer the sauce for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Incorporate Parmesan: Stir in ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese if using. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed to fit your preference.
- Finish and Store: Remove the sauce from heat. Use it warm on your pizza or let it cool completely before transferring to an airtight container and refrigerating. When ready to use after refrigeration, reheat gently while whisking to restore smoothness.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with milk or plant-based milk for a lighter or dairy-free version.
- Be careful not to brown the garlic to avoid bitterness in the sauce.
- Adding Parmesan cheese enriches the flavor but can be omitted for a dairy-free option.
- This sauce keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; always reheat gently to prevent curdling.
- Customize herbs like oregano with basil or thyme according to your taste.
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