Description
A delicious white pizza featuring a creamy homemade garlic pizza sauce topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, Italian seasoning, and fresh basil garnish. Perfect for a savory and flavorful twist on traditional pizza.
Ingredients
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Garlic Pizza Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cup whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped (or 3 teaspoons jarred minced garlic)
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Pizza Ingredients:
- 1 pizza crust, homemade or store-bought (12-14 inch)
- 8 oz low moisture mozzarella cheese, grated
- ½ cup garlic pizza sauce (recipe above)
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoon fresh basil, chiffonade
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and continue whisking for about 2 minutes without browning to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Make Sauce Smooth: Slowly whisk in the whole milk while whisking constantly. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth, thick, and bubbly, about 3-5 minutes.
- Season and Add Garlic: Add the sea salt, black pepper, and finely chopped garlic cloves. Whisk to combine fully.
- Add Parmesan: Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until just melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool before using. You may cover and refrigerate the sauce for up to 5 days if not using immediately.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius).
- Prepare Pizza Crust: Roll out your pizza crust on a 12-14 inch pizza pan or baking sheet. Brush the crust evenly with olive oil and sprinkle Italian seasoning over the surface.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread the cooled garlic sauce evenly over the crust. Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese and then parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 11 minutes, until the crust is cooked through and the cheeses have melted and slightly browned.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove pizza from oven and garnish with fresh basil chiffonade. Slice and serve immediately with optional sides like a fresh salad or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- You can use a rectangular baking sheet instead of a round pizza pan and cut pizza into squares or long rectangles like breadsticks for easy serving.
- Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables to make a complete meal.
- The garlic sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Use low moisture mozzarella for best melting results and authentic texture.
- Adjust garlic amount to taste if you prefer a milder or stronger garlic flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 pizza)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
