White Pizza Sauce
Transform your homemade pizza nights with this luxurious and creamy White Pizza Sauce! Made from a velvety blend of butter, milk, and Parmesan cheese, this versatile sauce is infused with the fragrant flavors of sautéed garlic, dried oregano, and a hint of optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Perfectly thickened with a simple roux, this quick and easy sauce comes together in just 15 minutes, creating the ultimate base for white pizzas, garlic knots, or even dipping. Elevate your next pizza creation with this rich and flavorful alternative to traditional red sauce, and enjoy a restaurant-quality dish right at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups whole milk
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 pinch pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Whisk in the all-purpose flour until a smooth paste forms. Cook the roux for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, to remove the raw flour taste.
Slowly pour in the whole milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Keep stirring until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and a pinch of red pepper flakes (if desired). Stir to combine.
Simmer the sauce for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat. Let the sauce cool slightly before spreading it evenly over your pizza dough.
Use immediately or allow the sauce to cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
777 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.0 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.7 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 179 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 2662 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 44.2 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 1279 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 517 mg | 11% | |
*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.
