How to Make White Pizza Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

White pizza sauce is a creamy and flavorful alternative to traditional tomato-based pizza sauces. It adds a unique and delicious twist to homemade pizzas, creating a more gourmet and sophisticated flavor profile that's sure to impress your family and friends.

This versatile sauce is incredibly easy to make and can be customized to suit your personal taste preferences. Whether you prefer a lighter, more garlicky sauce or a thicker, more cheesy consistency, this recipe can be adapted to...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk, or more as needed
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • ½ teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (Optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Total Time: 18 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: about 1 1/4 cup sauce

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Whisk in flour until lightly browned and onion is tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup milk, Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper; cook, whisking continuously, until cheese is melted and sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Add more milk if sauce is too thick. Remove from heat.
  • Nutrition

    146 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 273mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 154mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 110mg