White Pizza Sauce (Quick & Easy)

This White Pizza Sauce is essentially an easy garlic alfredo. It comes together in about 5 minutes and is our family’s favorite over homemade Pizza Crust! You’ll be surprised how easy it is to make a batch of pizza sauce for your next pizza party and it keeps really well in the fridge.

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The Best White Pizza Sauce!

Growing up, I remember my mother making the best white sauce for pizza and it’s no wonder this is the pizza sauce my kids request the most often. My children’s favorite pizza is a classic cheese pizza and this sauce is perfect because it has so much flavor with the garlic and parmesan that you don’t need anything but a generous layer of mozzarella cheese over it.

P.S. If you prefer a classic tomato sauce, try our homemade Red Sauce for Pizza.

What is White Pizza Sauce Made Of?

This recipe uses simple pantry and refrigerator staples and whipping up a batch couldn’t be easier. It is made of milk, salt, pepper, garlic, and parmesan cheese. The butter and flour serve to thicken the sauce and create a rich alfredo sauce. This recipe makes 1 1/2 cups of white sauce or enough for 4 (10-inch) pizzas.

How to Make White Sauce for Pizza:

All you need is a saucepan and a whisk. This sauce comes together in just 5 minutes or less so have everything measured out and ready before turning on the stove.

1. Melt butter in a pan on medium heat. Add flour and whisk 1-2 minutes (do not brown).
2. Slowly add milk while whisking and stir until smooth, thick, and bubbly.
3. Whisk in salt, pepper, and garlic.
4. Add parmesan cheese and whisk 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir until cheese melts.

Which Pizza Toppings are best with White Sauce?

I would say just about any toppings are delicious over a white sauce pizza, but our favorites include:

• Cheese: shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, parmesan
• Meats: chicken, crispy bacon, ham, pancetta, pepperoni
• Vegetables: artichoke, tomatoes, jalapenos, spinach, roasted garlic, banana peppers, black olives, fresh spinach, mushrooms, roasted bell peppers

How to Store Sauce: 

To store, let the sauce cool to room temperature then transfer to a Tupperware or mason jar, cover, and refrigerate up to 5 days. The sauce will thicken more as it cools, but will still be creamy enough to easily spread over pizza dough. If you wish to thicken the sauce, you can rewarm slightly in the microwave just until spreadable.

Pro Tip: A cream sauce is best refrigerated and not frozen or separation may occur.

This is so much better than the white sauce in pizza chains and I hope it becomes a new favorite for you. It reminds me of creamy alfredo pasta!

White Pizza Sauce Recipe (Quick & Easy)

5 from 266 votes

Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

This White Pizza Sauce is essentially an easy garlic alfredo. It has simple ingredients and comes together in about 5 minutes. It is a family favorite and so much better than the white sauce in pizza chains.

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Cook Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

Ingredients 

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Servings: 8 people (makes 1 1/2 cups sauce)

• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cup milk, (2% or whole milk)
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed or finely grated
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

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Instructions

• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and continue whisking for 1-2 minutes (do not let it brown).
• Slowly add milk, whisking constantly until smooth, thickened, and bubbly.
• Whisk in 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and pressed garlic.
• Add parmesan cheese and whisk another 30 seconds. Remove from heat and continue whisking just until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth then set aside to cool before using for pizza. Do not boil after adding cheese or sauce may curdle. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate up to 5 days.

Notes

Makes 1 1/2 cups of pizza sauce or enough for 4 (10-inch) pizzas.

Nutrition Per Serving

64kcal Calories4g Carbs3g Protein4g Fat3g Saturated Fat13mg Cholesterol141mg Sodium52mg Potassium1g Fiber2g Sugar151IU Vitamin A1mg Vitamin C83mg Calcium1mg Iron

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Nutrition Facts

White Pizza Sauce Recipe (Quick & Easy)

Amount per Serving

Calories

64

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

4

g

6

%

Saturated Fat

 

3

g

19

%

Cholesterol

 

13

mg

4

%

Sodium

 

141

mg

6

%

Potassium

 

52

mg

1

%

Carbohydrates

 

4

g

1

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

2

g

2

%

Protein

 

3

g

6

%

Vitamin A

 

151

IU

3

%

Vitamin C

 

1

mg

1

%

Calcium

 

83

mg

8

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Condiments, Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: white garlic pizza sauce, white pizza sauce

Skill Level: Easy

Cost to Make: $

Calories: 64

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