Italian Essentials Yummy Pizza White Sauce Recipes

Steps:

• Heat butter and olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until tender and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add flour and whisk until flour is lightly browned and onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Mix milk, Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper into onion mixture. Cook, whisking continuously, until cheese is melted and sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• This is a one-pot recipe. Choose a sturdy pot with a lid that will hold all of the ingredients.
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• Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a saucepan, over medium heat.
• Add the garlic, and cook until it begins to sizzle, but not brown. About 2 - 3 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, basil, and fennel seeds, then a pinch or two of salt, and pepper.
• Bring up to a light simmer, and cover. Allow to lightly simmer for 50 minutes.
• Chef's Note: As it is simmering, check for proper seasoning.
• After 50 minutes, add the parmesan cheese, and stir until incorporated, about 1 - 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and keep warm, until needed.
• Chef's Note: This sauce will last 4 - 6 days in the fridge, and several months, if frozen.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Use to make a yummy pizza, or any Italian recipes that calls for a good tomato sauce. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.