Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of a homemade White Garlic Pizza Sauce that is creamy, savory, and bursting with garlic goodness. This versatile sauce is perfect for pizzas, pastas, and more.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Flour: Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Add Milk and Cream: Slowly whisk in milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
- Season: Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Finish: Cook for another 1–2 minutes until smooth. Remove from heat and cool slightly before using.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer a few minutes longer.
- This sauce works well as a base for white pasta or veggie casseroles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
