White Garlic Pizza Sauce
This creamy and rich White Garlic Pizza Sauce is perfect for slathering on homemade pizza or drizzling over pasta, bursting with garlicky goodness.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced or roasted For an intense flavor, consider roasting the garlic.
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil Use either depending on dietary preference.
- ¾ cup heavy cream, milk, or plant-based milk Any type of milk will work.
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese Optional for cheese lovers.
- ½ tsp salt Adjust to taste.
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch nutmeg Optional for additional flavor.
- Fresh or dried herbs (thyme, basil, oregano) Optional for added aroma.
Instructions
Preparation
- Roast or sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Optionally, sauté onions or shallots for depth.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter or warm the olive oil.
- Add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until aromatic, avoiding browning.
- Gradually pour in cream or milk, whisking to combine.
- If using cheese, slowly mix in grated Parmesan to enrich flavor and thicken the sauce.
- Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and nutmeg, adjusting gradually to taste.
- For a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender.
- Adjust consistency by adding more milk or broth to thin out, or simmer until thickened.
- Use immediately on fresh pizza dough, drizzle over pasta, or refrigerate/freeze for later.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for three months. Reheat on low heat, whisking occasionally.