Garlic Pizza Sauce for Next-Level Flavor 🧄 Bold, Buttery, and Built to Infuse Every Slice With Garlic Heat

This garlic pizza sauce takes white pie to another level — smooth, savory, and loaded with real garlic flavor that melts right into the crust.

Whether you’re making a mushroom pizza, a spinach-artichoke build, or a simple cheese pie, this sauce adds depth, richness, and serious aroma.

Ingredients (Enough for 2–3 pizzas)

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4–5 garlic cloves, finely minced or grated
• 1 tbsp flour
• ¾ cup whole milk or half-and-half
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan or pecorino (optional for savory boost)
• Optional: chili flakes or fresh thyme for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Garlic

1. In a small saucepan, melt butter and olive oil over medium-low heat.
2. Add garlic and sauté gently for 1–2 minutes until fragrant — don’t brown it.

Step 2: Make the Roux

1. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a paste.
2. Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly to keep it smooth.

Step 3: Simmer and Finish

1. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly (2–3 minutes).
2. Stir in salt, pepper, nutmeg, and parmesan (if using).
3. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before spreading — the texture should be spreadable, not runny.

How to Use

• Spread a thin layer on your pizza dough in place of red sauce.
• Add mozzarella, mushrooms, spinach, or ricotta for a classic white pizza.
• Use as a dipping sauce for crusts, garlic knots, or breadsticks.

Flavor Variations

• Lemon Garlic – Add lemon zest and a splash of juice at the end
• Truffle Garlic Sauce – Add a few drops of truffle oil after cooking
• Spicy Garlic – Stir in Calabrian chili paste or hot sauce
• Roasted Garlic Base – Use mashed roasted garlic instead of fresh for a mellow, sweeter flavor

Storage

• Keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days
• Reheat gently before using — add a splash of milk if too thick
• Freezes well in small portions

Final Thoughts

Garlic Pizza Sauce is pure flavor — velvety, savory, and powerful without overpowering. It’s the kind of upgrade that takes any white pizza or veggie pie from “good” to “craveable.” Once you’ve tried it, you’ll want a jar of it ready every time dough hits the counter.

Melt it. Whisk it. Spread it bold. 🧄🔥🍕

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