White Pizza Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil (optional)

Instructions:

1. Melt Butter:
   • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add Garlic:
   • Add minced garlic to the butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
3. Make Roux:
   • Sprinkle the flour over the garlic and butter mixture. Whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a roux. Do not let it brown.
4. Add Milk:
   • Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue to whisk until the mixture is smooth and starts to thicken.
5. Add Cheese and Seasonings:
   • Add the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and optional dried herbs. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is well combined.
6. Simmer:
   • Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it reaches your desired thickness. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
7. Cool:
   • Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before spreading it on your pizza dough.