Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of this White Garlic Pizza Sauce—a delightful alternative to traditional tomato sauce. Bursting with robust garlic flavor and smooth texture, this versatile sauce transforms any pizza into a gourmet experience. Perfect for casual dinners or special gatherings, it takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it an excellent choice for last-minute meals. Use it as a base for your favorite toppings or as a dip for breadsticks and vegetables. With customizable ingredients and a simple preparation process, you’ll find this savory sauce quickly becomes a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the garlic, stirring to create a roux; cook for another minute.
- Gradually whisk in heavy cream until smooth.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Cook while whisking continuously until the sauce thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg