Creamy White Garlic Pizza Sauce for Memorable Meals

Create a luscious White Garlic Pizza Sauce that elevates any meal in just 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Sauces

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can use salted butter for more flavor.
3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend.

For Creaminess

1 cup Whole Milk Low-fat milk can be used for a lighter sauce.
½ cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half or a mix of milk and butter.

For Flavor

3 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor and aroma.
¼ teaspoon Salt Adjust based on dietary needs.
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper Adds subtle heat.
¼ teaspoon Italian Seasoning Use fresh herbs for freshness.

For Thickness

¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can be a dairy-free alternative.

Equipment

Medium saucepan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
Add 3 cloves of minced garlic to the butter, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in 1 cup of whole milk and ½ cup of heavy cream until smooth.
Increase heat until it begins to boil gently, whisk for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in ¼ teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Fold in ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
Allow sauce to cool slightly before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mg

Notes

For best results, store any leftover sauce in an airtight container and reheat gently. Adjust seasonings before serving.

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