Description
This creamy white pizza with garlic pizza sauce is a flavorful twist on traditional red sauce pizza. With buttery garlic-Parmesan sauce, gooey cheese, and your choice of toppings, it’s the ultimate comfort food that’s still elegant enough for guests. Perfect for quick dinners or gourmet pizza nights, it’s a must-try for pizza lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball fresh or store-bought pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano (or parsley)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup ricotta or goat cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: spinach, mushrooms, caramelized onions, fresh basil
- Optional garnish: garlic-infused olive oil drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone or steel in the oven if using.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface or parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and oregano or parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread garlic sauce evenly over the rolled dough.
- Top with mozzarella, ricotta or goat cheese, and any optional toppings.
- Transfer to preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with basil or a drizzle of garlic oil if desired.
Notes
- Pre-baking the dough for 3–5 minutes helps prevent sogginess.
- For a crispier crust, use a pizza steel or preheated stone.
- Customize with seafood, roasted veggies, or arugula for added variety.
- Vegan version: use plant-based butter, cheese, and a cashew-based sauce.
- Avoid microwaving leftovers; reheat in the oven or skillet for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~280
- Sugar: ~1g
- Sodium: ~450mg
- Fat: ~15g
- Saturated Fat: ~8g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~6g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~25g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~10g
- Cholesterol: ~30mg