Description
This white sauce pizza recipe offers a creamy, garlicky alternative to traditional tomato-based pizzas, perfect for any occasion. It’s simple to make and delivers restaurant-quality results with a luxurious béchamel-style base.
Ingredients
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- For the White Sauce:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- For the Pizza:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional Toppings: Fresh spinach, mushrooms, grilled chicken, caramelized onions, cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Prepare the Creamy White Sauce: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, garlic, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Prepare Pizza Dough and Oven: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Oil a pizza stone or baking sheet. Roll out pizza dough and transfer to the prepared surface. Brush edges with olive oil.
- Assemble Your Pizza: Spread white sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a border. Dollop ricotta cheese on top. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and your chosen toppings. Sprinkle with dried herbs.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly. Let cool for 2-3 minutes, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature milk for the sauce.
- Whisk constantly when adding milk to prevent lumps.
- Cook the roux for at least 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Allow the sauce to cool slightly before spreading on the dough.
- Pre-bake dough for 5 minutes if using very wet toppings.
- Don’t overload the pizza with sauce for a crispier crust.
- Use a preheated pizza stone for the crispiest crust.
- Brush crust edges with garlic butter for extra flavor.
- Let the pizza rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg