Creamy White Sauce Pizza
Spinach and Garlic
Elevate your pizza night with a luxurious, velvety white sauce base. Infused with Parmesan and roasted garlic, it creates the perfect canvas for fresh spinach.
White sauce pizza, or pizza bianca, offers a sophisticated alternative to traditional tomato-based pies. This version focuses on a quick, scratch-made béchamel base enriched with sharp Parmesan and aromatic garlic. It is a simple yet elegant preparation that highlights fresh, vibrant toppings like baby spinach, making it an excellent choice for a fast, gourmet meal at home.
Ingredients
- 15 g butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 150 ml milk
- 30 g Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 pinch salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pizza crust, prepared
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1Melt the butter
Place 15 grams of butter into a saucepan and set the heat to low. Allow the butter to melt completely without browning, creating a clean base for your sauce.
Tip: Keep the heat low to ensure the butter melts evenly without reaching its smoke point. - 2Incorporate the flour
Once the butter is melted, add the flour to the pan. Stir quickly and continuously for about one minute to cook out the raw flour taste and create a smooth roux.
Tip: Do not skip the one-minute cook time; it is essential for achieving the right texture and flavor in your sauce. - 3Gradually add milk
Pour the milk into the roux in two separate batches. Stir continuously after each addition until the mixture is completely smooth and free of any lumps.
Tip: Adding the milk slowly while stirring is the key to preventing lumps in your white sauce. - 4Season and thicken
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Simmer gently over low heat for three minutes until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Tip: Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melting properties and flavor. - 5Season the sauce
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Continue to simmer over low heat for approximately three minutes, or until the sauce thickens to a consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
Tip: Taste your sauce and adjust the salt and pepper according to your preference before finishing. - 6Assemble the pizza
Once the sauce has reached the desired thickness, use a wooden spoon to spread it evenly over your prepared pizza crust. Finish by adding toppings like spinach and garlic.
Tip: Ensure the sauce is spread in an even layer to help the other toppings adhere properly.
