Olive Garden Alfredo Recipe

Make Olive Garden’s Alfredo Sauce Recipe at home in just 20 minutes! Pair it with Fettuccine for an easy dinner idea the whole family will love!

I know it’s a restaurant chain, but honestly, Olive Garden’s Alfredo Sauce recipe is just perfect in my book. Hands-down. Chain or no chain, I love it.

Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

Make Olive Garden’s Alfredo Sauce Recipe at home in just 20 minutes! Pair it with Fettuccine for an easy dinner idea the whole family will love!

Prep: 5min

Total: 20min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 624 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 33 g, Saturated Fat 20 g, Cholesterol 153 mg, Sodium 399 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 6 Tablespoons salted butter (high quality)
• 1 Tablespoon garlic (minced)
• 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 1 ½ cups whole milk (1% or 2% can be used if needed)
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated and at room temperature)
• ½ cup Romano cheese (grated and at room temperature)
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)
• 1 lb. Fettuccine
• Parsley (to garnish)

Instruction:

1. Boil the fettuccine according to package instructions. As the water preheats, begin the sauce.
2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
3. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
4. Add the heavy cream in splashes, stirring continuously. Add the milk in the same manner.
5. Bring to a gentle bubble, then reduce heat to low to bubble. It will continue to thicken as it simmers.
6. Slowly stir in the cheese. Taste and season with salt/pepper if desired.
7. Drain the pasta and carefully mix it into the sauce until well incorporated. The pasta will absorb the sauce and it will continue to thicken.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve!

Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce (Copycat Recipe)

With just six simple steps, this delicious copycat Olive Garden alfredo sauce has a creamy flavor that is just like the restaurant favorite. Your taste buds will thank you!

Prep: 5min

Total: 20min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 677 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 39 g, Saturated Fat 23 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 179 mg, Sodium 622 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, unSaturated Fat 13 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces fettuccine
• 6 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 tablespoon garlic, (minced)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1¼ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1½ cup whole milk
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, (shredded)
• fresh parsley, (finely chopped)

Instruction:

1. Cook pasta per package directions, drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add butter and let it melt. Add minced garlic, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk together to combine.
3. Sprinkle the flour over the butter and garlic mixture. Whisk together and then slowly add the heavy cream and milk while whisking. Let sauce begin to boil and then reduce heat to low and allow it to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add parmesan cheese and whisk together.
5. Add the cooked and drained fettuccine. Use tongs to toss the pasta in the sauce.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

We all need a great Alfredo Sauce recipe in our recipe box. And since we only need one, this copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce recipe is the one you want. It’s creamy, delicious, and made with cream.

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 1385 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 123 g, Saturated Fat 77 g, Cholesterol 403 mg, Sodium 1458 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4 cups heavy cream
• 8 ounces butter
• 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic puree (or garlic powder)
• 1 pound pasta (cooked according to package directions)

Instruction:

1. Cook pasta according to the package directions.
2. In a saucepan, cook garlic puree, in butter over medium heat. Add the cream once the garlic becomes fragrant.
3. When the butter and cream become bubbly, add Parmesan cheese, and stir. Turn up the heat slightly and continue to stir. The sauce will thicken.
4. In a large bowl combine cooked pasta and Alfredo sauce. Stir well, and serve. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

How to make Easy Olive Garden style Alfredo Sauce Recipe

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