Description
This creamy garlic sauce for pizza combines melted butter, a smooth roux, milk, and Parmesan cheese with a punch of fresh garlic for a rich, flavorful topping. Easy to make in just 10 minutes on the stovetop, this sauce adds a deliciously savory twist to your homemade or store-bought pizza, perfect for enhancing flavor with a creamy texture and cheesy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sauce
- 2 Tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp (16 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cup (300 ml) milk (2% or whole)
- 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) sea salt
- 1/8 tsp (0.25 g) black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed or finely grated
- 1/4 cup (20 g) shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: Place the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and melt completely until liquid. This ensures a smooth base for the sauce and prevents lumps when adding flour.
- Create the Roux: Gradually whisk in the all-purpose flour into the melted butter, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes without letting the mixture brown. This step forms a roux that will thicken the sauce.
- Add the Milk: Slowly pour the milk into the roux while whisking continuously. Keep the heat at medium-low and whisk until the sauce becomes smooth, thickened, and starts to bubble gently, avoiding any scorching.
- Season the Sauce: Stir in sea salt, black pepper, and the pressed or finely grated garlic. Adjust the garlic quantity if you want a stronger flavor. Whisk thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasonings throughout the sauce.
- Incorporate the Cheese: Remove the saucepan from direct heat and whisk in the shredded Parmesan cheese for about 30 seconds until fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Do not boil after adding the cheese to prevent curdling or separation.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a richer sauce or 2% milk for a lighter version without sacrificing creaminess.
- Press or finely grate garlic for best flavor and texture; minced garlic may result in a chunkier sauce.
- If sauce thickens too much after resting, whisk in a small splash of milk to loosen before using.
- Serve immediately over pizza or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to avoid breaking.
- To make it vegan, substitute butter with vegan margarine, use plant-based milk, and omit Parmesan or replace with a vegan cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
