How to Make a White Sauce for Pizza

How to Make a White Sauce for Pizza
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White pizza always refers to the absence of tomato sauce, but it may mean either a pizza with no sauce and white cheese, or one in which a white sauce replaces the tomato sauce. White pizza sauce begins with a basic white sauce made from butter, flour and milk or heavy cream, to which Parmesan cheese, garlic or other seasonings added. A classic Alfredo sauce may also be used as a tasty white sauce for pizza.

Parmesan Pizza Sauce

Step 1

Chop the onion into small pieces and mince the garlic.

Step 2

Melt 1 tbsp. of butter in a saucepan over medium heat, being careful not to burn it. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook until the onion is tender but not brown.

Step 3

Stir flour and pepper into the onion mixture.

Step 4

Add the milk and chicken bouillon granules all at once. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly.

Step 5

Mix in 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts and the sauce is smooth.

Classic Alfredo Sauce

Step 1

Melt 1/4 lb. of butter in a saucepan over low heat.

Step 2

Remove pan from heat and add 1 cup heavy cream, 3/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Put the pan back over low heat and stir until the sauce is smooth, being careful not to let it come to a boil.

Things You'll Need

  • Parmesan Pizza Sauce:
  • 1/3 cup onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Saucepan
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp. white pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Alfredo Sauce:
  • Saucepan
  • 1/4 lb. butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Salt
  • Pepper

References

Article reviewed by J. Betherman Last updated on: May 23, 2011

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