Description
Experience the delightful taste of homemade White Garlic Pizza Sauce, a creamy and flavorful alternative to traditional tomato sauce. Perfect for pizza lovers, this sauce combines rich garlic notes with the savory goodness of Parmesan cheese. It’s not just limited to pizza; use it as a dip, drizzle over roasted vegetables, or toss with pasta for a quick meal. With a preparation time of only 30 minutes, this versatile sauce is sure to elevate your dining experience, making it a favorite for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Sprinkle flour over garlic, stirring to create a roux; cook for an additional minute.
- Slowly whisk in heavy cream until smooth without lumps.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Cook while whisking continuously until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Allow to cool slightly before using to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg