Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    624 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

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!

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Ingredients

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  • 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
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Instructions

  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 a simmer. It will continue to thicken as it simmers.
  6. Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in the cheese. Taste and season with salt/pepper if desired.
  7. Drain the pasta and combine it with the sauce until well incorporated. The pasta will absorb the sauce and it will continue to thicken.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve!

Notes

  • Note: You may be tempted to add more cheese to thicken to sauce, but it continues to thicken upon standing and even when added to the pasta.
  • For Saucier Pasta: Use 3/4 lb. pasta instead of a full pound.
  • ⭐This recipe is in The Cozy Cookbook on page 132!
  • The nutritional information is an estimate and is per serving. There are 6 servings in this recipe.
  • Alfredo sauce will thicken up and harden as it cools, but can be easily microwaved or slowly reheated on the stove top. Reheating in a makeshift double boiler is the best reheating method to restore it back to it's original form. 
  • Frozen Alfredo sauce should be thawed overnight in the fridge before heating.
  • If the sauce is too thick when reheated, add a splash of milk or chicken broth to thin it out.
  • Be sure to serve this with my Olive Garden Salad!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 624kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Cholesterol 153mg (51%) Sodium 399mg (17%) Potassium 357mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 925IU (19%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 347mg (35%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 624 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 624kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Cholesterol 153mg 51%
Sodium 399mg 17%
Potassium 357mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 925IU 19%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 347mg 35%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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