DIY White Garlic Pizza Sauce (Print version)
A creamy garlic Parmesan pizza sauce made with a quick roux, fresh garlic, milk, and simple pantry staples.
# Ingredients:
For the sauce
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2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
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3 cloves garlic, finely minced
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2 tablespoons (16 g) all-purpose flour
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1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warmed slightly
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1/2 cup (45 g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 small pinch ground nutmeg, optional
# Instructions:
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Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds, stirring often, until fragrant but not browned.
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Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. The mixture should stay pale and look like a smooth paste.
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Slowly whisk in the warm milk. Keep whisking for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
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Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in Parmesan, oregano, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until the cheese melts and the sauce is glossy.
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Let the sauce cool for 5 minutes before spreading. Use about 1/2 cup for a 12-inch pizza, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the crust.
# Good to know:
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Makes about 1 1/4 cups sauce, enough for two 12-inch pizzas or one large pizza with extra for dipping.
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Best used warm or at room temperature so it spreads smoothly.