Description
White Pizza with Garlic Pizza Sauce is a pizza variation featuring a creamy garlic sauce instead of traditional tomato-based sauce, topped with cheeses like mozzarella, ricotta, or parmesan, and often garnished with fresh herbs. Perfect for casual gatherings or family dinners, this dish offers a rich, flavorful alternative to classic red-sauce pizzas with minimal effort.
Ingredients
– 1/2 cup olive oil
– 4 garlic cloves, minced
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
– 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– Optional: 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, dolloped
– Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat.
- Prepare the garlic sauce: Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a preheated baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread the garlic sauce evenly over the dough.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and optional dollops of ricotta cheese.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
– Pre-bake the dough for 3–5 minutes to avoid a soggy crust.
– Add caramelized onions, spinach, or roasted vegetables for extra flavor.
– Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze slices for longer storage.
– Reheat slices in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5–10 minutes to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg