Mozzarella Alfredo Pasta Sauce
This mozzarella alfredo pasta sauce recipe is a creamy cheesy pasta sauce with mozzarella cheese, garlic, milk, and butter. This alfredo without parmesan is perfect tossed with cooked pasta, fresh herbs, and a gooey cheese sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 356kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta for serving, I used penne
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups warm milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium low. Add the garlic and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until it becomes lightly brown.
- Add the butter, flour, and 1/4 cup of milk, and stir for 3-4 minutes until a roux forms and the flour has no more lumps.
- Pour the remainder of the milk into the sauce and simmer over low/medium heat until a thick sauce forms.
- Add the mozzarella, salt, and black pepper, and cooked pasta into the pan.
- Heat for 2-3 minutes until the mozzarella has melted. Top with fresh parsley, toss well and enjoy!
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Notes
Pro Tips
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- Add the cheese at the end, right with the pasta, and toss until melted and creamy. If you stir the cheese into the sauce earlier, it could separate.
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- Shredded mozzarella works better than fresh mozzarella, as fresh mozzarella can become stringy.
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- Heat the milk before adding it to the pan so it doesn't curdle.
Dietary Modifications
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- This recipe is vegetarian, and does not contain meat.
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- To make this recipe gluten free, be sure to use a gluten free pasta and flour for the roux. Always ensure your ingredients are certified gluten free if needed.
Additions & Variations
You can customize this mozzarella sauce pasta by adding in your favorite protein or vegetables to this dish.- Chicken Breasts - cooked, grilled, or rotisserie chicken breasts would be a great add-in. Just make sure the chicken is cooked before adding to the pasta.
- Shrimp - cooked before adding, for a great seafood variation.
- Red Pepper Flakes - for a spicier sauce!
- Fresh Basil - which makes a great topper.
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes - for a sweet burst of tomato flavor, or even fresh chopped tomatoes.
- Italian Seasoning - for an extra herby kick!
- Sauteed mushrooms or grilled vegetables
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1578IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 279mg | Iron: 2mg