Here’s a simple and flavorful Garlic Pizza Sauce recipe that’s creamy, garlicky, and perfect for white pizzas, flatbreads, or dipping breadsticks. It comes together in minutes and adds a rich, buttery twist to your pizza night!
🧄🍕 Creamy Garlic Pizza Sauce
📋 Ingredients:
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2 tbsp butter
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4 cloves garlic, finely minced (or 1½ tsp garlic paste)
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 ½ cups milk (whole milk or half-and-half preferred)
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Optional: ½ tsp Italian seasoning or pinch of crushed red pepper
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Sauté garlic:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant (don’t brown it). -
Make the roux:
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to form a smooth paste. -
Add milk gradually:
Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens. -
Add cheese & season:
Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and optional Italian seasoning. Cook until cheese melts and sauce is smooth. -
Cool slightly & use:
Let cool slightly before spreading on pizza dough. Use instead of tomato sauce for white pizzas.
📝 Tips:
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Make it richer with a splash of cream.
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Want more bite? Add extra garlic or a touch of garlic powder for intensity.
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This sauce also works great as a base for chicken, spinach, or mushroom pizzas.
Would you like a dairy-free or vegan version of this sauce too?