Description

An easy homemade white pizza sauce that is creamy, garlicky, and perfect for white pizzas, dips, or drizzling over veggies. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in under 10 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

3 tablespoons unsalted butter (42g)
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (16g)
1 cup whole milk (240ml)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50g)
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil mix)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

Place 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat and melt slowly without browning, about 2 minutes.
Add minced garlic (4 cloves) to the melted butter and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until softened but not browned.
Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste, forming a smooth roux.
Reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in 1 cup of whole milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook for 3-4 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Stir in ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs until cheese melts and sauce is smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
Let the sauce simmer gently on low for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and spread easily.

Notes

Mince garlic very finely or smash it to release maximum flavor without burning. Whisk constantly when adding milk to avoid lumps. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture. Adjust consistency with extra milk if needed. Sauce keeps in fridge up to 3 days and can be frozen for 2 months. Reheat gently with splash of milk.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 110
Sodium: 150
Fat: 9
Carbohydrates: 2
Protein: 3

Keywords: white pizza sauce, garlic sauce, creamy pizza sauce, homemade pizza sauce, white garlic sauce, easy pizza sauce