Description
Elevate your pizza night with this delightful White Garlic Pizza Sauce, a creamy alternative that brings a rich and savory flavor to your favorite dishes. Perfect for everything from casual family gatherings to gourmet pizza nights, this sauce is not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile. Use it as a base for pizza, a dip for breadsticks, or even a creamy sauce for pasta. With its smooth texture and customizable herbs, this white garlic sauce is sure to impress and satisfy everyone at the table.
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.
- Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Sprinkle in flour, stirring well to create a roux; cook for an additional minute.
- Gradually whisk in the heavy cream until smooth.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Cook while whisking continuously until the sauce thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg