White Pizza Garlic Sauce (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1¼ cups whole milk

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

03 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

04 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced super fine (or 3 teaspoons jarred minced garlic)

06 - ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

07 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt

08 - ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves sliced thin to sprinkle on top

10 - 1 pizza crust (store-bought or homemade—your pick)

11 - 1 teaspoon olive oil

12 - ½ cup of the homemade Parmesan garlic sauce you whipped up earlier

13 - 8 ounces freshly shredded mozzarella cheese (use low-moisture!)

14 - ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded fresh

01 - Get a saucepan on medium heat and let the butter melt completely till it’s bubbling slightly.

02 - Add the flour into the pan. Whisk non-stop for 2 minutes to create a paste, but make sure it doesn’t turn brown.

03 - Slowly pour in the milk while whisking without stopping. After 3-5 minutes of stirring, the sauce will thicken and bubble.

04 - Toss in the minced garlic, black pepper, and sea salt. Mix everything well until it’s evenly blended.

05 - Stir that grated Parmesan into the sauce until it’s melted. Remove from the heat and set it aside to cool off slightly.

06 - Heat your oven to a high 450°F (232°C). Lay out the pizza crust, brush it with olive oil, and sprinkle some Italian seasoning over it.

07 - Layer on the creamy garlic sauce and evenly spread it over the crust. Add the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top.

08 - Pop your pizza into the hot oven for 10-12 minutes. Let it bake until the cheese melts and develops those golden spots.

09 - Pull it out of the oven, sprinkle the fresh basil ribbons on, and serve while it’s warm and delicious!

01 - You can whip up the sauce in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.

02 - To get that crispy crust, a super hot oven is a must.

03 - Always add fresh basil after you bake—it keeps that bright flavor and pretty color.