How to Make White Pizza Sauce Creamy Garlic Perfection
This creamy white pizza sauce is a rich, garlicky, homemade alternative to traditional tomato-based pizza sauces. Made with real butter, fresh garlic, whole milk, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, it’s ultra-smooth and full of flavor. Perfect for white pizzas, pasta, breadsticks, and more, this versatile sauce is ready in just 15 minutes and can be easily customized to suit your taste or dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently until it begins to thicken.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Continue to stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before spreading on your pizza dough.
Notes
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Always use fresh garlic for the best flavor—avoid pre-minced or jarred versions.
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Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother melt and better taste.
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Adjust consistency with milk (to thin) or a flour/butter slurry (to thicken).
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The sauce thickens as it cools; reheat gently to restore its creamy texture.
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Great make-ahead option—store in the fridge or freeze in portions.
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Customize with herbs, cheeses, or heat depending on your recipe.
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This sauce is excellent for pizza, pasta, garlic bread, sandwiches, and casseroles.