Description
This delicious White Pizza with Garlic Pizza Sauce features a creamy, cheesy topping on a perfectly baked crust, enhanced with fresh basil. The homemade garlic sauce adds rich flavor, making it a savory delight suitable for quick weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
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Garlic Pizza Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Pizza Ingredients:
- 1 pizza crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 oz low moisture mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup parmesan garlic sauce
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp olive oil
Garnish:
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chiffonade
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Pizza Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes until smooth, forming a roux. Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly until the mixture becomes smooth, thick, and bubbly (about 3-5 minutes). Add salt, pepper, and chopped garlic; stir to combine. Mix in parmesan cheese until melted. Remove from heat, let cool slightly or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Assemble the Pizza: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Roll out your pizza crust on a 12-14 inch pizza pan. Brush the crust with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Spread the garlic sauce evenly over the crust. Top with grated mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
- Bake: Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use a rectangular baking sheet if preferred and cut the pizza into squares or strips.
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes or a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
- This pizza pairs well with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the pizza)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
