Creamy Pasta Sauce With Milk

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Last Updated on October 24, 2023 by Toya

Want to learn how to make creamy pasta sauce with milk? This simple recipe teaches you how to do so in 5 simple steps and with a handful of ingredients. This recipe is perfect if you’re looking for a substitute for heavy cream in pasta, or a cream cheese substitute for pasta

how to make a pasta sauce with milk

Most creamy pasta dishes are made with heavy cream. However, if you’re out of heavy cream or even cream cheese (like in this pasta sauce recipe with cream cheese) and you need a quick cream substitute to make a pasta dish, then you have other options. 

pasta sauce with milk recipe

Alfredo pasta with milk is the simplest version of this recipe; ideal to use if this is all you have on hand in the fridge. The best part is that it is quite simple to make pasta sauce with milk! Naturally, the milk does not have the same creamy consistency that heavy cream or even cream cheese has. And so the recipe can lack the creaminess that is required, so adding a teaspoon of cornstarch or wheat flour is advisable. Additional butter or cheese can also dramatically improve the flavor and texture of the sauce.

This version is lighter than other versions of Alfredo pasta. It is even lighter than this simple Aldrefo pasta sauce with half and half. If you make it, it is highly recommended to use it as a side dish for red or white meats.

Ingredients for creamy pasta sauce recipe

  • 1 cup (or 100g) of grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup (or 240 ml) of milk
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
  • ¼ cup (or 60 ml) of water
  • 250g. of linguine (or any pasta of your choice)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
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How to make creamy pasta sauce with milk 

Gather all the ingredients in one place.

Ingredients for creamy pasta with milk

Then pour one and a half liters of water into a deep saucepan; add a teaspoon of salt and wait for it to boil. When you notice large bubbles on the surface, add the pasta and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions, this is usually 5-7 minutes. Strain pasta through a filter; immediately return it to the pot and add a teaspoon of oil or butter on top to prevent sticking.

cooking pasta

Next, peel the garlic clove, and mince it finely. Turn the stove to medium-low heat and add the butter and garlic to the pot. Stir a bit to help the butter melt.

garlic and butter

Next, add the milk to the pot; it is preferable to use warm or room-temperature milk. Dilute the cornstarch in some water and then add it to the pot.

adding milk and cornstarch

Add the grated cheese, stirring gently for a few minutes until the cheese has melted and the sauce thickens.

adding cheese

Finally, add the pasta to the pot, and continue cooking for about three more minutes while stirring the pasta gently. Try to separate the clusters of pasta so that it is correctly coated with the sauce.

adding pasta to pasta sauce made with milk

Serve immediately with a quick cauliflower pizza. You can sprinkle some freshly ground black pepper or a simple black pepper replacement on top.

pasta sauce with milk

FAQs

Can you use milk instead of cream in pasta sauce?

Yes. Milk is a great substitute for cream in pasta sauces. Milk is not as thick or creamy as cream, but with the help of some cornstarch, flour, butter, and cheese, milk can make delicious creamy pasta sauces.

creamy pasta with milk

Creamy Pasta Sauce With Milk

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Want to learn how to make creamy pasta sauce with milk? This simple recipe teaches you how to do so in 5 simple steps and with a handful of ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (or 100g) of grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup (or 240 ml) of milk
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
  • ¼ cup (or 60 ml) of water
  • 250g. of linguine (or any pasta of your choice)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

    1. Gather all the ingredients in one place.
    2. Then pour one and a half liters of water into a deep saucepan; add a teaspoon of salt and wait for it to boil. When you notice large bubbles on the surface, add the pasta and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions, this is usually 5-7 minutes. Strain pasta through a filter; immediately return it to the pot and add a teaspoon of oil or butter on top to prevent sticking.
    3. Next, peel the garlic clove, and mince it finely. Turn the stove to medium-low heat and add the butter and garlic to the pot. Stir a bit to help the butter melt.
    4. Next, add the milk to the pot; it is preferable to use warm or room-temperature milk. Dilute the cornstarch in some water and then add it to the pot.
    5. Add the grated cheese, stirring gently for a few minutes until the cheese has melted and the sauce thickens.
    6. Finally, add the pasta to the pot, and continue cooking for about three more minutes while stirring the pasta gently. Try to separate the clusters of pasta so that it is correctly coated with the sauce.
    7. Serve immediately. You can sprinkle some freshly ground black pepper or a simple black pepper replacement on top.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1 bowl
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 785Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 620mgCarbohydrates: 102gFiber: 4.1gSugar: 10gProtein: 32g

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