This Mozzarella Alfredo Sauce is a creamy cheesy pasta sauce with mozzarella cheese, garlic, milk, and butter. This alfredo without parmesan is perfect tossed with fettuccine pasta, mushrooms, or protein of your choice.
A delicious and creamy mozzarella pasta everyone at the table will love! Serve with easy garlic knots, a chopped salad, and a glass of your favorite wine.
Nothing says comfort food like alfredo – and this unbelievable creamy cheesy mozzarella alfredo sauce is a great weeknight meal! This pasta sauce comes together in about 15 minutes and is loaded with flavor from fresh herbs, garlic, and soft mozzarella cheese. A great weeknight pasta recipe the whole family will love.
I decided to make this alfredo sauce with mozzarella cheese instead of parmesan. It was super gooey, especially when you stir the cheese and let it melt into the sauce. Each bite is loaded with delicious garlicky flavor. Serve with linguine or fettuccine noodles for that classic alfredo vibe.
This Mozzarella Alfredo Sauce Recipe Is:
- Creamy
- Herby
- Cheesy
- Gooey
- Decadent
- Ready in About 15 Minutes
- Vegetarian and Gluten Free
Vegetarian Comfort Food Recipes for the WIN!
This Mozzarella Alfredo Pasta Sauce is the tastiest, coziest comfort food meal. It’s perfect for a hearty dinner for the family, and also great to make for company if you are having guests for dinner. It also makes a great vegetarian holiday meal for special occasions. Ready in 20 minutes, this sauces comes together quickly so you can enjoy a tasty meal with little prep time. Serve with a side salad and copy cat Italian bread sticks and you’re ready to mangia!
What’s In Alfredo Mozzarella Pasta Sauce?
What Type of Mozzarella Should I Use?
- Butter
- Garlic
- Whole Milk
- Parsley – I got the fresh produce for this recipe from my garden and from my Misfits Market box – they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every month and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first box by clicking here!
- Pink Himalayan Sea Salt: I like to use a pink Himalayan Sea Salt in my kitchen, which has more natural minerals than plain processed table salt. It’s fairly inexpensive, so I’d recommend this salt if you’re looking for an easy way to level up your spice pantry.
- Tellicherry Peppercorns: Like the salt, it’s amazing the flavor difference you can get with really good tellicherry black pepper. Amazon has a generic brand tellicherry peppercorn which is the same price is buying pre-ground, and has a million times more flavor… so I use these really great tellicherry peppercorns, which I would definitely recommend.
- Add-Ins: Sautéed mushrooms or cooked chicken
- Fettuccine to serve, use gluten free if desired
Easy Weeknight Alfredo with Mozzarella
This mozzarella alfredo sauce is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in about 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a healthy homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a healthy meal can be on your table in no time. Even faster than ordering takeout!
How Do I Make Alfredo Sauce with Mozzarella?
- In a large pan, heat butter over low heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until it becomes lightly brown.
- Pour in the whole milk and add chopped parsley, and bring to a low simmer. If you’re adding sautéed mushrooms, veggies, or any add ins (like cooked chicken) now would be the time.
- Simmer for about 8-10 minutes until sauce reduces by about half.
- Add the mozzarella, salt, and black pepper, and cooked pasta. Toss well and mangia!
Make Mozzarella Alfredo Gluten Free for a Healthy Version
This gluten free mozzarella alfredo sauce recipe is a simple meal to make without the wheat. I’m all about making recipes gluten free when I can. Gluten free cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right. By building meals around gluten free pantry staples and swapping in a few wheat-less ingredients you can make healthier meals for you and your family. I made a list of my 125 favorite gluten free pantry ingredients that we use on a weekly basis, and check out all my gluten free recipes here that are on The Herbeevore. These easy and healthy recipes are fantastic meals for everyone at your table.
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Mozzarella Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or use smoked mozzarella for an extra kick!
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Tellicherry Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces penne or other pasta, use gluten free if desired
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain, and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat butter over low heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until it becomes lightly brown.
- Pour in the whole milk and add chopped parsley, and bring to a low simmer. Simmer for about 8-10 minutes until sauce reduces by about half.
- Add the mozzarella, salt, black pepper, and cooked pasta, stirring until the cheese has partially melted, it may remain stringy depending on what kind of mozzarella you use (I recommend a pre-shredded mozzarella, not fresh).
- Toss until pasta is coated in the sauce. Top with fresh parsley and black pepper, and extra cheese as desired. Mangia!
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I can use half and half or heavy cream?
Hi Mabel – yes, you can try to use either, just make sure you add the half and half or cream into a cool pan – if the pan is too hot, it will curdle.
Can you add other vegetables in this recipe, like zucchini onions spinach??
Hello, yes you can! I’d recommend sauteeing the vegetables first so they soften, then adding them with the mozzarella cheese and toss together. You can also add in cooked protein (chicken, tofu, etc.) too if desired.
Can you use 2% milk?
Hi Erin,
I haven’t tried it with 2% milk – but you can absolutely try, it may not be as creamy as the whole milk so you may need to add a few extra minutes of cooking time to reduce the milk down.
I love to eat pasta and try pasta recipes. This one was amazingly simple to make and fabulously delicious.
Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🙂