White Garlic Pizza Sauce (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Garlic White Sauce
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3 cloves garlic, minced as fine as possible (or 3 teaspoons from a jar)
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1¼ cups milk, whole
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¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
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2 tablespoons plain flour
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¼ cup Parmesan, finely shredded
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¼ teaspoon sea salt
→ Pizza Toppings
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1 pre-made or homemade pizza dough
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2 tablespoons basil, sliced into thin ribbons as garnish
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½ teaspoon Italian herb mix
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8 ounces freshly grated mozzarella, low-moisture
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1 teaspoon olive oil, for brushing
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¼ cup extra Parmesan, shredded fresh
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½ cup of the Parmesan garlic sauce you made earlier
# Preparation Steps:
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Warm up the butter in a small pot over medium heat until it’s fully melted and just starts to bubble.
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Toss in the flour and mix it continuously for a couple of minutes. You’re aiming for a thick mixture, but make sure it doesn’t brown.
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Pour the milk into the pot gradually, constantly whisking. Keep stirring until everything thickens up and starts to bubble, about 3-5 minutes.
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Mix in the garlic, a pinch of salt, and a bit of black pepper. Stir it all together until blended smoothly.
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Add in the Parmesan cheese and stir until it’s melted into the sauce. Once that's done, take it off the heat and set it aside to cool down.
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Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Roll the pizza dough into shape, then brush the top lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle on the Italian herbs.
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Spread a nice even coat of the garlic sauce over the pizza dough. Top it with the mozzarella and that extra Parmesan cheese for a gooey, cheesy finish.
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Pop the pizza into the hot oven and bake it for 10-12 minutes. You’re looking for bubbly cheese with browned spots.
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Take the pizza out and sprinkle the fresh basil ribbons over the top. Serve and enjoy it while it’s still warm!
# Additional Tips:
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You can prepare the sauce ahead and keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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To get a super crispy crust, make sure the oven is really hot before baking.
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Always add the basil after baking so it stays bright and fresh-looking.