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Creamy Garlic Parmesan White Pizza Sauce: Restaurant Style in 10 Minutes

A small white ramekin filled with thick, creamy white pizza sauce, seasoned with pepper.

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You need this homemade white pizza sauce recipe! Forget store-bought; this creamy, velvety garlic Parmesan sauce is ready in just 10 minutes and makes your pizza taste like it came from a gourmet restaurant. It is the best white pizza sauce alternative to traditional tomato sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk, warm
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in the warm milk until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, if using. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and velvety.
  7. Use this creamy white garlic pizza sauce immediately as the base for your homemade pizza.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-shredded.
  • This sauce pairs perfectly with toppings like spinach, mushrooms, or grilled chicken.
  • If the sauce thickens too much while cooling, whisk in a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
  • See more quick recipe ideas on our Pinterest account!

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