Parmesan White Pizza Sauce
Elevate your homemade pizza game with this rich and creamy Parmesan White Pizza Sauce, a versatile recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes! Featuring a luscious base of melted butter and milk, this sauce is thickened to perfection with a golden roux and infused with the bold flavors of minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, and a hint of dried oregano. Optional red pepper flakes add a subtle kick for those who enjoy a little heat. Perfectly smooth and packed with depth, this sauce is a delightful alternative to classic marinara, making it ideal for white pizzas loaded with your favorite toppings. Whether you're crafting gourmet flatbreads or putting a spin on weeknight dinners, this homemade white sauce will make every slice simply irresistible.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Whole milk
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux. Stir constantly to avoid lumps.
Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously to combine with the roux. Keep whisking to ensure the mixture remains smooth.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce begins to thicken (around 3-5 minutes).
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and optional red pepper flakes. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes. It will thicken slightly as it cools.
Spread the Parmesan White Pizza Sauce evenly over your prepared pizza dough before adding toppings of your choice.
Bake pizza as directed by your crust recipe or package instructions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
814 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.9 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.8 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 2684 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 46.2 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 1357 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 608 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
