Garlic Pizza Sauce

🧄 Garlic Pizza Sauce 🍕

Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 15 mins
Makes: ~1½ cups

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tbsp garlic paste)

• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 substitute)

• 1¼ cups (300ml) whole milk (or unsweetened almond milk for lighter version)

• ¼ tsp ground black pepper

• ¼ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• ¼ tsp dried oregano

• Optional: ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (for heat)

• Optional: 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (for extra richness)

Instructions:

1️⃣ Sauté Garlic:

• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat.

• Add minced garlic and sauté for 30-60 sec until fragrant (don’t let it brown!).

2️⃣ Make the Roux:

• Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 mins until golden (this removes the raw flour taste).

3️⃣ Add Milk & Seasonings:

• Slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.

• Add black pepper, salt, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).

4️⃣ Thicken the Sauce:

• Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens (~3-5 mins).

• For extra creaminess, stir in Parmesan cheese at the end.

5️⃣ Use or Store:

• Let cool slightly before spreading on pizza dough.

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

🍕 Best Uses:

• White Garlic Pizza: Spread on dough, then top with mozzarella, mushrooms, spinach, and chicken.

• Dip for Breadsticks: Thin with a little extra milk for a dipping sauce.

• Pasta Sauce: Toss with fettuccine and grilled shrimp.

💡 Pro Tip: For roasted garlic flavor, use 2 tbsp roasted garlic paste instead of fresh garlic.

Let me know if you’d like any modifications! 😊