Description
This White Pizza with Garlic Pizza Sauce combines a creamy, flavorful garlic sauce with gooey mozzarella and parmesan cheeses on a perfectly baked crust, garnished with fresh basil for a delicious and easy homemade pizza experience.
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 freshly grated parmesan cheese
Pizza Ingredients:
- 1 homemade or store-bought pizza crust (12-14 inch)
- 8 oz low moisture mozzarella cheese, grated
- ½ cup garlic pizza sauce (from recipe above)
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoon fresh basil, chiffonade
Instructions
- Make the Garlic Pizza Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and continue whisking for about 2 minutes, making sure not to brown it. Slowly whisk in the whole milk and keep whisking until the mixture is smooth, thick, and bubbly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in sea salt, black pepper, and the finely chopped garlic. Add the parmesan cheese and whisk until just melted. Remove from heat and let cool before using, or refrigerate covered for up to 5 days.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 450ºF and allow it to fully preheat to ensure a crispy crust.
- Prepare the Pizza Crust: Roll out the pizza crust on a 12-14 inch pizza pan or rectangular baking sheet. Brush the surface evenly with olive oil, then sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the crust for added flavor.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread the cooled garlic pizza sauce evenly over the crust. Then sprinkle the grated mozzarella and parmesan cheeses evenly on top to create a cheesy layer.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until the crust is cooked through and the cheeses are melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately garnish with fresh basil chiffonade. Allow it to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use a rectangular baking sheet if you prefer, and cut the pizza into squares or long rectangles resembling breadsticks.
- Serve this white pizza with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 pizza)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 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: 40 mg
