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Irresistible White Sauce Pizza with Creamy Garlic Bliss

A creamy, garlicky white sauce pizza that’s perfect for sharing with loved ones, offering comfort and flavor in every bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 pizzas
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the white sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Salted butter
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/4 cup All purpose flour
  • 2 cups Whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
For the pizza
  • 1 pound Artisan pizza dough
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup Shredded parmesan
  • 1/2 cup Ricotta
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups Arugula
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red chile flakes

Method
 

Prepare the white sauce
  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, adding the smashed garlic clove. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Whisk in the flour, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the mixture bubbles to create a smooth roux.
  3. Add milk gradually, whisking well after each addition. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and whisk continuously.
  4. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Assemble and bake the pizza
  1. Preheat your oven to 500°F, placing a pizza steel or stone inside for 45 minutes.
  2. Flour a pizza peel generously and set it aside.
  3. Flatten the dough ball on a floured surface, forming a large disk with a thick border. Stretch the dough into a 12 inch circle and place it on the pizza peel.
  4. Spread the garlic bechamel on the dough, leaving a 1 inch border, and top with half of the mozzarella and parmesan.
  5. Slide the pizza onto the hot steel and bake for 5 minutes; broil for 2-4 minutes until cheese is melted.
Finish and serve
  1. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt in a bowl while the pizza bakes. Add arugula and toss.
  2. Remove the pizza, let it cool slightly, top with arugula salad, slice, and serve with red chile flakes.
  3. Repeat the process to make the second pizza.

Notes

Leftovers refrigerate well: wrap slices tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven on a baking sheet for 8–10 minutes to restore the crust’s crispness. If frozen, flash-freeze slices on a sheet, then bag for up to 1 month and reheat from frozen in a hot oven until heated through.