Name: White Pizza Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons salted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups half and half; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

ThisWhite Pizza Sauceis the perfect way to switch up pizza night. The savory, sharp alfredo sauce serves as a great base for any pizza and comes together in under 30 minutes.

wooden spoon inside a small glass jar of white pizza sauce.

If you are looking for a way to switch uppizza nightthen look no further! The delicious white pizza sauce comes together in minutes and adds a rich, savory creaminess that you can’t get from marinara sauce. This alfredo sauce combines parmesan cheese, half and half, and a pinch of spices you’re sure to have on hand to create a creamy sauce that goes great with a variety of pizza toppings. This sauce would taste delicious on ourhomemade pizza with chicken and bacon.

In addition to making a great pizza sauce, you can also use it as a dipping sauce. Throw a bowl of this white pizza sauce on the table with some20 minutes easy breadsticksand watch it disappear! Alfredo sauce is pair perfectly witheasy pepperoni pizza sticks. Perfect for a party or game day!No matter how you use this easy-to-make sauce it is sure to be a hit!

wooden spoon over a small glass jar with white pizza sauce.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

The sauce is rich, creamy, and flavorful.
You can use it as a pizza or dipping sauce.
It comes together in under 30 minutes!

Recipe Ingredients

portion bowls with text labels for each raw ingredient to make white pizza sauce.

Butter—We prefer to use salted butter, but unsalted will work as well.
Flour—All-purpose. Helps thicken your pizza sauce.
Garlic Powder—Adds a sharp, savory flavor to your sauce.
Salt and Pepper—To help amplify and round out the flavors of the other ingredients.
Half and Half—You can also use half whole milk and half heavy cream.
Parmesan Cheese—Gives your sauce its flavor and adds a rich texture.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make White Pizza Sauce

sauce pan with ingredients in progress to make white pizza sauce recipe.

Step #1.Melt the butter in a small pot or pan over medium heat. Once the butter is completely melted, add the flour and use a small whisk or wooden spoon to stir the ingredients together until no dry clumps of flour remain.

Step #2.Add the garlic powder, salt, pepper, and half of half. Stir again to combine.

Step #3.Fold in the parmesan cheese.

sauce pan with smooth and creamy white pizza sauce recipe.

Step #4.Stir the sauce continually until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Use and enjoy!

Recipe FAQs

Why is my sauce clumpy?

Don’t forget to make sure that your flour is completely combined with the butter. Doing so will help prevent clumps from forming in your sauce later in the recipe. It is also important to make sure you stir the sauce continually until it thickens. If you step away for a few minutes then it can cause the sauce to burn to the bottom of the pan and thicken inconsistently.

How should I use this sauce?

This delicious recipe makes enough alfredo sauce to coat two 12-inch pizza crusts. In addition to using this sauce on your pizza, you can use it as a dip for breadsticks. We love to keep a bowl of this sauce on the table for people to use as a dip with their pizza crust. No matter how you use this sauce, it is sure to add depth and flavor to your dish!

Expert Tips

It is important tostir your sauce constantlyto prevent it from burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan.
If you have fresh garlic thenfeel free to use 2-3 clovesof fresh garlic instead.
Make sure your butter and flour are fully combined. This will help thicken your sauce and ensuring they’re combined will prevent your sauce from becoming clumpy.
If you don’t have half and half thenyou can use whole milk or heavy cream. You can also prepare some makeshift half and half by combining equal parts whole milk and heavy cream.
Freshly grated parmesan cheese will melt down a little better than the bottled parmesan cheese does, butfeel free to use whatever you have on hand.

How to Store Your White Pizza Sauce

We recommend using this sauce as soon as it is prepared. If you aren’t going to use it immediately then you can store your sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. It is important to note that if you end up storing your sauce in the fridge then it will thicken up a bit more as it sits. To reheat your sauce, simply add it to a small pot or pan along with 1-2 tablespoons of cream or milk. Stir the sauce continually over medium heat until it reaches your desired consistency and is warm.

Serving Suggestions

This easy-to-make alfredo sauce goes great with a variety of pizza toppings. One of our favorite ways to dress up this pizza sauce is by adding some grilled chicken strips, bell peppers, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese. The sharpness and richness of the sauce does a great job of complimenting whatever ingredients you want to pair with it, so get creative and try out different topping combinations! We found that this recipe made enough sauce for two 12-inch pizzas.