White Garlic Pizza Sauce
A creamy, garlicky white sauce perfect for pizza, pasta, or dipping. Smooth, rich, and full of flavor, it elevates any dish to gourmet level.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Butter: 2 tbsp
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 tbsp
- Milk: 1 cup
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/4 cup, grated
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Black Pepper: 1/4 tsp
- Dried Italian Herbs: 1/2 tsp (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the butter.
- Combine Ingredients: Once butter melts, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Sprinkle flour over the garlic-butter mixture and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a smooth roux.
- Assemble the Dish: Gradually add milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Cook to Perfection: Bring mixture to a gentle simmer, cooking until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and optional herbs until smooth and creamy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Use immediately on pizza, pasta, or as a dip, or store in the fridge for later use.
Notes
- Whisk constantly when adding milk to prevent lumps.
- Taste before using to adjust seasoning.
- Fresh herbs can enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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