TikTok Viral Alfredo Pasta (Revised)
TikTok Viral Alfredo Pasta (Revised)
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta, any type, such as fusilli, spaghetti, or fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk, whole milk recommended for richness
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining. Drain the pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the dried basil and dried oregano, cooking for another 15 seconds.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the garlic and herb mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to create a roux. This will help thicken the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring no lumps form. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken to your desired consistency. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Reduce the heat to low. Add the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce. Stir continuously until the cheeses are fully melted and incorporated, creating a smooth sauce. Do not boil the sauce after adding the cheese, as this can cause curdling.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Add the cooked and drained pasta to the cheese sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Season the pasta with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
TikTok Viral Alfredo Pasta (Revised)
- 12 ounces pasta, any type, such as fusilli, spaghetti, or fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk, whole milk recommended for richness
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining. Drain the pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the dried basil and dried oregano, cooking for another 15 seconds.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the garlic and herb mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to create a roux. This will help thicken the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring no lumps form. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken to your desired consistency. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Reduce the heat to low. Add the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce. Stir continuously until the cheeses are fully melted and incorporated, creating a smooth sauce. Do not boil the sauce after adding the cheese, as this can cause curdling.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Add the cooked and drained pasta to the cheese sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Season the pasta with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min