Garlic Sauce Recipe for Pizza with Black Garlic: Bold Gourmet

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 ¼ cups whole milk (or half-and-half for richness)
• 2 tbsp I Love Black Garlic Purée
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Make a roux Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced fresh garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute to form a paste.
2. Add milk Whisk in milk gradually, stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened.
3. Add black garlic Stir in I Love Black Garlic Purée and Parmesan until melted and fully incorporated. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
4. Season Add salt, pepper, and optional flakes or herbs to taste. Sauce should coat the back of a spoon.
5. Serve Use immediately as a white base for pizza, drizzle over baked slices, or serve warm as a dipping sauce.

Tips and Variations

• For extra richness: Add 1 tbsp cream cheese or 1 tbsp olive oil before serving.
• Make it vegan: Swap butter for olive oil and use unsweetened oat milk plus nutritional yeast.
• Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk or water.
• Use it on: White pizza, garlic bread, roasted veggies, or as a dip for crusts.

More Black Garlic Recipes

Try this sauce with Black GarlicHoney for a fusion pizza night, or pair with our Black Garlic Oil (Mayu) for a drizzle that adds smoky depth.

Make It With The Best Black Garlic

Create this creamy garlic sauce using I Love Black Garlic Purée — for smooth texture and rich, caramelized sweetness that blends seamlessly with fresh garlic.