Description
This rich and velvety Creamy Garlic Pizza Sauce elevates your pizza nights with a flavorful, smooth sauce made from butter, fresh garlic, creamy cheeses, and a touch of seasoning. Perfect for spreading or drizzling over your favorite pizzas, this sauce combines easy stovetop cooking with simple ingredients for an unforgettable homemade touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce Ingredients
- 0.25 cups Butter (Can substitute with olive oil for a lighter option)
- 4 cloves Minced Garlic (Using fresh garlic is recommended)
- 0.25 cups Flour (Gluten-free flour can be used for a gluten-free version)
- 1 cup Milk (Almond milk can be an alternative for a dairy-free option)
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (Nutritional yeast serves as a good vegan substitute)
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (Mascarpone or dairy-free cream cheese can be alternatives)
- Salt (To taste)
- Pepper (To taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Butter and Garlic: Begin by melting ¼ cup of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add 4 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant but not browned.
- Create the Roux: Stir in ¼ cup of flour to the butter and garlic mixture, whisking rapidly to form a thick paste. Continue cooking and whisking for about 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste while keeping the mixture smooth.
- Add Milk Gradually: Slowly pour in 1 cup of milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming, creating a creamy sauce base.
- Incorporate Cheeses: Mix in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 4 oz of cream cheese. Stir constantly until the cheeses melt completely and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Season the Sauce: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning to balance the flavors perfectly. Your creamy garlic pizza sauce is now ready to use as a delicious base for any pizza.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with olive oil, milk with almond milk, Parmesan with nutritional yeast, and cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese alternative.
- Use gluten-free flour to make this sauce gluten-free.
- For a lighter sauce, reduce butter or substitute some butter with olive oil.
- Fresh garlic ensures the best flavor; avoid pre-minced garlic for optimal taste.
- This sauce can also be used as a dip or base for white pasta dishes.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
