White Garlic Pizza Sauce Recipe
This creamy and flavorful White Garlic Pizza Sauce is a delicious alternative to traditional tomato sauce. Made with a rich blend of butter, garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, it adds a smooth, garlicky touch that perfectly complements any pizza. Enhanced with subtle notes of nutmeg and oregano, this sauce is quick to prepare and versatile for various pizza toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Enough sauce for one 12-inch pizza
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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 sauté garlic: In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 4-5 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened, ensuring the garlic does not brown to avoid bitterness.
- Add cream and seasonings: Pour in ¾ cup of heavy cream (or your choice of milk or plant-based milk). Stir in ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, a pinch of nutmeg (optional), and ¼ teaspoon dried oregano or herbs. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low to prevent burning.
- Simmer and thicken the sauce: Allow the sauce to gently simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and can coat the back of a spoon. This thickening is essential for the sauce to cling well to pizza dough.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese: Stir in ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese if using, which adds depth of flavor and further thickens the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed for optimum flavor balance.
- Finish and store: Remove the saucepan from heat. Use the sauce warm as a base for your pizza, or let it cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container for refrigeration. Reheat gently and whisk before use if stored.
Notes
- Do not brown the garlic to prevent a bitter taste in the sauce.
- Substitute heavy cream with milk or plant-based milk for a lighter or dairy-free option.
- Parmesan cheese is optional but recommended for richer flavor and texture.
- The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container.
- Reheat gently to avoid curdling; whisk before applying to pizza dough.
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