Description
Creamy white pizza showcases garlic’s robust charm, combining silky ricotta and mozzarella on a crisp crust. Italian-inspired flavors dance across each slice, inviting you to savor a delightful culinary journey.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pizza crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) low-moisture mozzarella cheese, grated
- ½ cup garlic parmesan sauce
Cheese Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup (30 grams) freshly grated parmesan cheese
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups (296 milliliters) whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped (or 3 teaspoons jarred minced garlic)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) fresh basil, chiffonade
Instructions
- Craft the garlic pizza sauce by gently melting butter in a small saucepan over moderate heat.
- Incorporate flour into the melted butter, whisking continuously until the mixture transforms into a smooth, pale roux without browning.
- Gradually introduce milk while whisking, allowing the sauce to thicken and develop a velvety consistency with gentle bubbling.
- Enhance the sauce with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and finely minced garlic, stirring to distribute flavors evenly.
- Fold in parmesan cheese until it melts seamlessly, then remove from heat and let the sauce cool naturally.
- Position oven rack to center and preheat to 450°F, creating an ideal baking environment for the pizza.
- Stretch pizza dough onto a prepared pan, ensuring an even surface for toppings.
- Massage olive oil across the entire dough surface, sprinkling Italian seasoning to infuse additional aromatics.
- Lavishly spread the cooled garlic sauce from edge to edge, creating a creamy base.
- Generously distribute mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, covering the sauce completely.
- Transfer pizza to preheated oven and bake until crust turns golden and cheese bubbles with molten intensity.
- Extract pizza from oven and garnish with delicate fresh basil leaves for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Prep this creamy white sauce ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making meal planning a breeze.
- Use high-quality parmesan cheese to elevate the rich, garlicky flavor of the pizza sauce.
- Customize the pizza with additional toppings like roasted chicken, spinach, or artichoke hearts for extra texture and taste.
- Ensure the oven is fully preheated to 450°F to achieve a perfectly crispy, golden-brown crust.
- Fresh basil adds a bright, aromatic finish that cuts through the richness of the cheese and garlic sauce.
- For a crispier crust, consider pre-baking the pizza dough for 2-3 minutes before adding the sauce and toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg