This homemade white pizza sauce is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for those who prefer a lighter alternative to traditional tomato-based pizza sauces. Made with simple ingredients like butter, garlic, flour, milk, and Parmesan cheese, this sauce adds a rich and tangy flavor to your favorite pizza toppings.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Cook the sauce until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using on your favorite pizza crust.
- Spread a generous amount of white sauce on your pizza dough and add toppings of your choice.
- Bake according to your pizza recipe instructions until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are bubbly.
Interesting Facts
White pizza sauce is a great alternative for those who are allergic to tomatoes or prefer a lighter sauce on their pizza.
Using Parmesan cheese in this sauce adds a rich and savory flavor that pairs well with a variety of pizza toppings.
This homemade white pizza sauce can also be used as a dipping sauce for breadsticks or as a creamy pasta sauce.