Cheese Pasta Sauce is a rich, creamy, and velvety sauce made with a blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. Perfect for coating your favorite pasta, this comforting homemade sauce comes together quickly and delivers classic cheesy flavor in every bite.
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
1 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
12 ounces cooked pasta
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Extra Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Gradually pour in the milk and heavy cream while whisking continuously.
Continue cooking until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3–5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low.
Add the cheddar cheese a handful at a time, stirring until melted.
Stir in the mozzarella cheese until smooth.
Add the Parmesan cheese and mix until fully incorporated.
Continue stirring until the sauce is creamy and velvety.
Toss the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
Use low heat when adding cheese to prevent a grainy texture.
Add steamed broccoli, spinach, or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
Gruyère, Fontina, or Gouda can be substituted for part of the cheese blend.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Add a splash of milk when reheating to restore creaminess.
