Irresistible White Sauce Pizza with Creamy Garlic Bliss
A rich and flavorful pizza topped with creamy garlic béchamel and a blend of cheeses, finished with peppery arugula.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons Salted butter
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- ¼ cup All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Whole milk
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound Artisan pizza dough
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup Shredded parmesan
- ½ cup Ricotta
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups Arugula
- ¼ teaspoon Red chile flakes
Instructions
- Make the white sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute. Stir in flour, cooking for another minute. Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, then season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into your preferred shape and thickness.
- Assemble the pizza: Spread the white sauce evenly over the dough. Top with mozzarella, parmesan, and dollops of ricotta.
- Bake the pizza: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the pizza. Top with arugula and red chile flakes. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Feel free to customize toppings to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg