Description

This creamy White Garlic Pizza Sauce is a rich and flavorful alternative to traditional tomato-based sauces. Made with garlic, butter or olive oil, heavy cream or plant-based milk, and optional cheese and herbs, it offers a luxurious texture perfect for spreading on pizza dough or drizzling over pasta. Customizable with vegan options and cheese variations, this versatile sauce brings a smooth, garlicky depth to your favorite dishes.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

4–5 cloves garlic, minced or roasted
2 tbsp butter or olive oil
¾ cup heavy cream, milk, or plant-based milk

Cheese and Seasonings

¼ cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese (optional)
½ tsp salt, or to taste
¼ tsp black pepper
Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Fresh or dried herbs (thyme, basil, oregano – optional)

Optional Variations

Vegan: Use almond, oat, or cashew milk; omit cheese or use vegan Parmesan
Extra cheesy: Add mozzarella, fontina, or more Parmesan

Instructions

Prepare garlic and aromatics: Roast or sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. You may also sauté onions or shallots at this stage if desired to add extra depth of flavor.
Melt butter or heat oil: Place a saucepan over medium-low heat and melt the butter or warm the olive oil gently to prevent burning.
Add garlic: Add the prepared garlic to the melted butter or oil, cooking for 1–2 minutes. Stir carefully to release aromas but avoid browning the garlic.
Add cream or milk: Slowly pour in the heavy cream, milk, or plant-based milk, whisking continuously to combine the mixture smoothly.
Incorporate cheese (optional): Gradually add the grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese, whisking until it melts to thicken the sauce and enrich the flavor.
Season: Add salt, black pepper, a pinch of nutmeg, and fresh or dried herbs such as thyme, basil, or oregano. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed for balance.
Blend (optional): For an extra smooth consistency, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce directly in the pan until creamy.
Adjust consistency: If the sauce is too thick, thin it with additional milk or broth to reach a pourable consistency suitable for drizzling. Alternatively, gently simmer to thicken the sauce further if you prefer a spreadable pizza base.
Use immediately or store: Spread the sauce directly on pizza dough, drizzle it over pasta, or refrigerate/freeze it for later use. Reheat gently before serving.

Notes

You can roast garlic for a milder, sweeter flavor or sauté it for a sharper garlic taste.
Using plant-based milks and vegan cheese makes this sauce vegan-friendly.
Adjust herbs and seasoning according to your taste preferences to personalize the sauce.
The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave to prevent curdling or breaking of the sauce.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Sauce
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

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