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White Pizza Sauce

This creamy, garlicky white pizza sauce is perfect for pizzas, pastas, and more, elevating your meals with a rich flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
  2. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
  3. Sprinkle the flour into the butter-garlic mixture and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes.
  4. Slowly pour in the whole milk while whisking constantly.
  5. Add the salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to the mixture.
  6. Continue to cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it begins to simmer.
  7. Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  8. Let the sauce cool slightly before using it on your pizza or storing it in an airtight container.

Notes

This sauce can be used not only for pizza but also as a creamy pasta sauce or a dip.