Ingredients
White Pizza Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic, pressed or finely grated
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups half and half (or whole milk), more if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Heat Butter and Garlic: Heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir in the pressed or finely grated garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant to release the garlic’s aroma without browning it.
- Make Roux: Whisk in the all-purpose flour to the butter and garlic mixture and stir continuously to create a roux, which serves as the thickening base for the sauce.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Gradually pour in the half and half (or whole milk), then add onion powder, Kosher salt, and cracked black pepper. Whisk well to combine and avoid lumps.
- Cook and Thicken Sauce: Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking continuously for about 5 minutes until the cheese melts completely and the sauce thickens to a creamy texture. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more milk to reach desired consistency.
- Remove from Heat and Serve: Once thickened and smooth, remove the sauce from heat and use it immediately as a white pizza sauce or as a dipping sauce for breadsticks.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and smooth melting.
- If the sauce thickens too much upon standing, whisk in a bit more milk to loosen it.
- Garlic can be adjusted according to your preference for pungency.
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days—warm gently before using.
- For a lighter version, use milk instead of half and half, but the sauce may be less creamy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
