Description
Creamy garlic white pizza sauce elevates homemade pizzas with rich Mediterranean flavors. Italian-inspired ingredients blend seamlessly to create a luxurious base that enhances your culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups half & half (or milk)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and becomes fragrant.
- Add minced garlic to the hot oil, sautéing gently for approximately 3 minutes until it releases its aromatic essence without browning.
- Sprinkle flour, oregano, black pepper, and salt into the garlic mixture, whisking vigorously to create a smooth, integrated base.
- Pour half & half into the skillet in one smooth motion, continuously stirring to prevent lumps and ensure even incorporation.
- Simmer the sauce, maintaining constant whisking, until it transforms into a luxurious, velvety consistency and begins to bubble around the edges, typically 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, allowing the sauce to rest and slightly thicken, which will enhance its creamy texture and flavor profile.
Notes
- Flour Power Adjust flour quantity based on desired sauce thickness, starting with less and gradually adding more to control consistency.
- Dairy Alternatives Swap half & half with plant-based milk like almond or oat milk for a lighter, vegan-friendly version of the sauce.
- Flavor Boosters Enhance the sauce’s depth by adding a sprinkle of nutritional yeast or a dash of white wine for extra complexity.
- Storage Tip Cool the sauce completely before refrigerating, and use within 3-4 days for optimal freshness and taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg