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Creamy Garlic Sauce

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With basic pantry items, create a creamy white garlic sauce in just 12 minutes! First, cook garlic slow in olive oil till fragrant. Combine flour and seasonings, then whisk in milk or half & half until thick and smooth. Swap this sauce for tomato-based ones to enjoy on pasta, pizzas, or even as a dip. Customize consistency based on your preference, and make ahead to save time. Bring a fresh, creamy touch to your meals!
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Maria from tastyhush
Updated on Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:50:50 GMT
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This filling Pizza Bowl flips traditional pizza flavors into a hearty, carb-smart dish. The base of cottage cheese makes a rich, fulfilling foundation while giving you that same yummy taste you'd get from your neighborhood pizza joint. I've tweaked this dish many times, and now it's just right - a perfect mix of comfort eating and good nutrition.

When cheese melts with those Italian herbs, it creates such a genuine pizza experience that even die-hard pizza fans are taken aback. Getting the amounts just right really matters if you want that true pizza flavor.

Essential Elements

  • Cottage Cheese: Go for the whole-fat kind that's been well-drained
  • Marinara Sauce: Pick one that's thick and packed with herbs
  • Herb Blend: Your standard Italian seasoning works great
  • Granulated Garlic: This gives you that pizza shop taste we all love
  • Shredded Mozzarella: The drier stuff melts way better
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Cooking Instructions

Getting Your Base Ready
Drain any extra fluid from the cottage cheese. Mix it with your chosen spices until everything's combined nicely. Don't over-mix it though. Taste and add more seasoning if needed.
Putting Your Bowl Together
Start with your seasoned cottage cheese mix. Slowly add in the marinara sauce. Mix in some of your cheese. Then put in whatever toppings you like. Make little dips for your toppings to sit in. Top it all off with the rest of your cheese.
Ways To Heat It Up
Regular Oven: Warm it to 400°F. Use something that won't melt in the oven. Put it on a baking sheet. Keep an eye on it toward the end. You can broil it quickly if you want.
Air Fryer Way: Put it at 350°F. Make sure your container fits. Take a peek after 8 minutes. You want those edges to be bubbly.

Want the creamiest texture possible? Make sure to mix in that first layer of cheese completely before adding your final toppings. This trick makes sure everything melts evenly and the flavors spread out just right.

Heat Settings

You've got to watch your temperature to get the cheese melting just right. Keep an eye on things so you get that perfect gooey texture without burning anything.

Make It Ahead

You can put these bowls together early without that last cheese layer. Keep them wrapped up in the fridge for up to three days, then add the cheese right before heating.

This clever Pizza Bowl gives you a smart way to stick to healthy eating while still enjoying those pizza flavors you crave. You can change it up however you want, so it works for all kinds of diets and taste buds.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I use regular milk instead of half & half?
Sure, but it won’t turn out as rich or smooth as with half & half.
→ How can I adjust the sauce’s thickness?
To thicken, stir in a mix of flour and milk. To thin it out, add more half & half.
→ Can I refrigerate it for later use?
Yeah, just keep it in a sealed container in your fridge for up to three days.
→ What dishes taste best with this sauce?
Top off pizza, use it as a pasta sauce, dip veggies in it, or mix it into creamy dishes.
→ Can I include extra flavors?
Of course! Add favorite spices or herbs to make it yours.

Creamy Garlic Sauce

This creamy garlic sauce comes together in just minutes. Great on pizza, pasta, or as a dip, it’s infused with fresh garlic and herbs for rich taste.

Prep Time
2 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Total Time
12 Minutes
By: Maria

Category: Sauces & Marinades

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 8 Servings

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Base Ingredients

01 One and a half cups or so of whole milk or half-and-half
02 Two to three tablespoons of plain flour
03 A small handful of garlic cloves (about 4), minced
04 A splash (2 tablespoons) of olive oil

→ Seasonings

05 A sprinkle, about 1/4 teaspoon, of fine salt
06 1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano leaves
07 Just a tiny pinch, roughly 1/4 teaspoon, of black pepper

Instructions

Step 01

Heat up some olive oil in a pan over medium heat until it starts to shimmer.

Step 02

Toss in the garlic and stir it around, cooking for about 3 minutes until the smell fills the air.

Step 03

Start with 2 tablespoons of flour, then add the salt, oregano, and black pepper. Stir it all together with a whisk.

Step 04

Pour the milk or half-and-half into the pan while whisking constantly. Keep at it until the mixture thickens and starts bubbling, which should take around 3 minutes.

Notes

  1. Need a creamier texture? Blend a bit more flour with milk until smooth, then add it to the bubbling sauce.
  2. It’s a perfect match with pasta, pizza, or lots of other dishes.

Tools You'll Need

  • A frying pan or skillet
  • A whisk to help with stirring

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy due to the half-and-half
  • Has gluten from the flour

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 99
  • Total Fat: 9 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 4 g
  • Protein: 2 g