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Garlic Creamy Sauce

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Use basic ingredients to whip up a smooth, creamy sauce in under 15 minutes. Start by cooking minced garlic in olive oil until it smells amazing. Stir in some flour and seasonings. Add the half & half bit by bit while whisking to get a thick consistency. Great for pasta, pizza, or as a dip. Adjust thickness or make ahead to save time. Enjoy bold, creamy flavor at home easily!
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This protein-rich Pizza Bowl turns traditional pizza tastes into a wholesome, carb-smart dish. The cottage cheese bottom makes a smooth, filling layer while giving you that same yummy taste you'd get from your neighborhood pizza joint. After trying this recipe tons of times, we've nailed a perfect mix of comfort and good-for-you ingredients.

When the cheese melts with those Italian spices, you get a true pizza feel that'll wow even hardcore pizza fans. Getting the amounts just right makes all the difference in capturing that classic pizza flavor.

Essential Elements

  • Cottage Cheese: Go for the full-fat kind, drained well
  • Marinara Sauce: Pick one packed with herbs and flavor
  • Herb Blend: Your typical Italian seasoning combo
  • Granulated Garlic: Gives you that pizza parlor taste
  • Shredded Mozzarella: The low-moisture type melts nicer
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Cooking Instructions

Getting the Base Ready
Drain the extra liquid from your cottage cheese. Mix with your spices until everything's combined. Keep it a bit chunky. Taste and add more spices if needed.
Putting Your Bowl Together
Start with your seasoned cottage cheese mix. Slowly add in your marinara sauce. Mix in some of the cheese. Put in whatever toppings you like. Make little dents for your toppings. Top it all with the rest of your cheese.
Ways to Heat It Up
Regular Oven: Warm to 400°F. Use something that can go in the oven. Place on a baking sheet. Watch it near the end. You can broil it quickly if you want.
Air Fryer Option: Heat to 350°F. Use a container that fits. Check it after 8 minutes. Look for bubbling edges.

Want the smoothest texture? Make sure you mix that first cheese layer in really well before adding your final toppings. This trick makes everything melt evenly and spreads the flavor throughout.

Ideal Heat Levels

Getting the temperature just right makes the cheese melt perfectly. Keep an eye on it so you get that awesome gooey texture without burning anything.

Make Ahead Options

You can fix these bowls early without the top cheese layer. Keep them wrapped up in the fridge for up to three days, then add cheese right before heating.

This clever Pizza Bowl gives you a handy way to stick to healthy eating while still enjoying those pizza flavors you crave. You can switch it up however you want, making it work for all kinds of diets and taste buds.

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Common Questions

→ Can I replace half & half with milk?
Sure thing! Milk will work, but the sauce won’t be as thick or rich.
→ How can I adjust the thickness?
To make it thicker, add more flour whisked with milk. To thin it, pour in some extra half & half.
→ Can I prepare this ahead of time?
Yep! Store it in the fridge in an airtight container, and it’ll stay good for 3 days.
→ What are some ways to use this sauce?
Spread it on pizza, toss it with pasta, use it as a dip, or mix it into other dishes for extra creaminess.
→ Can I add more herbs or spices?
Of course! Feel free to toss in anything you love to tweak the flavor.

Garlic Creamy Sauce

This velvety garlic-based white sauce is ready in no time. Bursting with herbaceous flavors, it's an excellent choice for pizzas, pastas, and creamy meals.

Preparation
2 Mins
Cooking Duration
10 Mins
Complete Duration
12 Mins
By: sofia


Complexity: Simple

Origin: American

Output: 8 Portions

Diet Types: Plant-Based (with dairy/eggs)

What You'll Need

→ Base Ingredients

01 Chop up 4 garlic cloves into tiny pieces
02 1 1/2 cups of regular milk or half-and-half
03 2 or 3 spoonfuls of plain flour
04 A couple tablespoons of olive oil

→ Seasonings

05 1/4 teaspoon of plain table salt
06 A pinch, about 1/4 teaspoon, of black pepper
07 A small amount (around 1/4 teaspoon) of dried oregano

Preparation Steps

01 Step

Drizzle olive oil into a frying pan and warm it over medium-high heat until ready.

02 Step

Throw in the garlic bits and stir for around 3 minutes until you can smell that aroma.

03 Step

Toss in flour (begin with two spoonfuls), then sprinkle oregano, salt, and pepper over it and mix well.

04 Step

Pour all the milk or half-and-half in at once while stirring like crazy. Let it cook, stirring, until thick and bubbly in about 3 minutes.

Additional Tips

  1. Need it thicker? Blend more flour with milk until smooth, then mix that into the bubbling sauce.
  2. This sauce works great for dishes like pasta, pizza, or even other favorites.

Required Equipment

  • A pan, like a frying skillet
  • A whisk to stir everything

Allergen Notice

Review ingredients for possible allergens and seek professional medical advice if uncertain.
  • Includes dairy due to the milk or half-and-half
  • Contains gluten because of the flour

Nutritional Information (Each Portion)

Consider these values as estimates rather than definitive health guidance.
  • Energy: 99
  • Fat Content: 9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Protein Content: 2 g