Description
This creamy, buttery, and garlicky white pizza sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make addition perfect for pizza, pasta, or as a dipping sauce. Made with simple ingredients and ready in just 10 minutes, it combines heavy cream, garlic, Parmesan, and optional cream cheese for extra richness, seasoned with Italian herbs and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
White Garlic Pizza Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat to create a rich base for the sauce.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic and cook for 30–45 seconds until fragrant to infuse the butter with garlic flavor.
- Add Cream: Pour in heavy cream and whisk continuously until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Add Cheeses: Stir in grated Parmesan and cream cheese (if using) until fully melted and incorporated.
- Season: Add salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste, mixing well to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Simmer: Let the sauce simmer gently for 2–3 minutes on medium-low heat until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately as a pizza sauce, pasta topping, or dip.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best and most vibrant garlic flavor.
- For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
