Homemade White Sauce Pizza
Skip the tomato base with this rich, creamy white sauce pizza. Topped with savory salami, pepperoni, and fresh arugula, it is an elevated take on pizza night.
White sauce pizza, or pizza bianca, offers a sophisticated alternative to traditional tomato-based pies. By creating a smooth, velvety roux-based sauce seasoned with cheese, you build a decadent foundation for toppings. Finished with fresh, peppery arugula and sharp parmesan shavings, this recipe strikes a perfect balance between comfort and fresh flair.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 250 ml milk
- 100 g shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 unit pizza dough base
- 50 g pepperoni slices
- 50 g salami slices
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 handful fresh arugula
- 20 g parmesan shavings
Instructions
- 1Melt the butter
Place the butter in a pot over medium heat. Allow it to melt completely until it becomes liquid, ensuring it does not brown or burn.
Tip: Keep the heat at a steady medium to prevent the butter from splattering or burning. - 2Whisk in the flour
Add the flour to the melted butter. Whisk continuously until the mixture is well-combined and smooth, forming a roux.
Tip: Ensure the flour is fully incorporated into the butter to avoid lumps in the final sauce. - 3Add milk gradually
Gradually pour the milk into the roux in two batches. Whisk continuously over medium heat to prevent lumps from forming and to ensure a smooth, thickened sauce.
Tip: Adding the milk in batches helps to achieve a smooth consistency more easily. - 4Season the sauce
Once the sauce has thickened, season it with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the white sauce.
Tip: Adjust the amount of cheese according to your preference for a richer flavor. - 5Spread the sauce
Using a spoon or spatula, spread an even layer of the prepared white sauce over the pizza dough base. Ensure it is distributed nicely towards the edges.
Tip: Leave a small border around the edge of the dough for the crust. - 6Add toppings
Place slices of pepperoni and salami evenly over the white sauce base. Add extra cheese on top if desired before baking.
Tip: Space out the meat slices so every slice of pizza gets a good portion of toppings. - 7Bake the pizza
Place the assembled pizza into an oven preheated to 200-220 degrees Celsius. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Tip: For an even crispier crust, ensure your oven is fully preheated before putting the pizza in.
