How much garlic should I use in my garlic olive oil sauce?

The amount of garlic you use will depend on personal preference. If you want a lightly garlicky sauce, start with 2-3 cloves of minced garlic for 1/2 cup of olive oil. When making garlic olive oil for pizza, dipping sauce or garlic bread, I recommend using 6 large cloves.

Can I use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic?

While you can use garlic powder in place of fresh garlic, the flavor will not be as strong or fresh. Fresh garlic is recommended for the best flavor.

Can I use other types of oil besides olive oil?

Yes, you can use other types of oil such as sunflower or avocado oil, but keep in mind that the flavor will be different.

How do I use garlic olive oil sauce on my pizza?

To use garlic olive oil sauce on your pizza, spread a thin layer over the pizza crust before adding toppings. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for crust or as a drizzle over finished pizza.

Can I freeze garlic olive oil sauce?

I don't recommend freezing the prepared sauce because the garlic flavor can become bitter or unpleasant. It's best to make only what you can use for the next week.

What should I serve with my burrata and pistachio white sauce pizza?

Mediterranean Tossed Salad is the perfect side for pizza bianca. Gazpacho Salad is another light and refreshing veggie side that's a great pairing.

How to store leftover garlic olive oil sauce?

To store, transfer garlic olive oil sauce to a mason jar or other airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.

White Pizza with Easy Garlic Olive Oil Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

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Garlic Olive Oil Sauce:

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

6 large cloves garlic, minced or grated

1 teaspoon fine kosher salt

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

White Pizza with Burrata and Pistachios:

1/2 pound pizza crust (homemade or store bought)

3 tablespoons garlic olive oil for pizza (recipe above)

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

8 ounces burrata cheese

3 tablespoons pistachios, toasted and chopped

8-10 fresh basil leaves

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Instructions

Grate garlic into olive oil. Add pepper, salt, red pepper flakes and oregano into garlic olive oil mixture. Set aside.
Preheat your oven to 500℉. Using a rolling pin or your hands, shape your pizza dough to desired thickness (usually 12-14 inches in diameter). Transfer your dough to a pizza pan, or to a cookie sheet. When the oven is at temperature, move the pizza pan to the lowest shelf of your oven. Bake 4-5 minutes or until the crust is puffing up but not yet browning.
Remove par-baked crust from the oven. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of garlic olive oil over the dough and top with 1/2 cup of parmesan. Then break the burrata balls into chunks and distribute over pizza. Finally, sprinkle pistachios on the cheese.
Return pizza to oven for 6-8 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is crispy and golden. Switch oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes for a lightly browned crust and cheese.
Allow the pizza to cool for 2 minutes, then add fresh basil, and a drizzle of garlic olive oil. Serve with red pepper flakes.

Notes

Baking time will vary slightly based on the thickness of your dough, the temperature of your oven and moisture level in your pizza crust. For best results, monitor the browning of your crust and check the bottom to ensure your freshly baked pizza is perfectly cooked.

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 15
Category: Easy Recipes
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American, Italian