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Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce
This recipe recreates the creamy Alfredo sauce found at Olive Garden using heavy cream, butter, garlic puree, and Parmesan cheese. The sauce thickens gently over heat to coat cooked pasta, resulting in a rich, velvety texture. Subtle garlic flavor is balanced by the sharpness of the Parmesan, providing a satisfying sauce perfect for pasta dishes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
1385 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
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
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package directions.
- In a saucepan, cook garlic puree, in butter over medium heat. Add the cream once the garlic becomes fragrant.
- 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.
- In a large bowl combine cooked pasta and Alfredo sauce. Stir well, and serve. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
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Notes
- Add 2 tablespoons of cream cheese if you prefer a thicker sauce.
- The garlic may be omitted if a milder flavor is desired.
- Ground white pepper complements the sauce well as a seasoning option.
- A small amount of nutmeg can be added for warmth, though not used in the restaurant version.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1385kcal
(69%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
123g
(189%)
Saturated Fat
77g
(385%)
Cholesterol
403mg
(134%)
Sodium
1458mg
(61%)
Potassium
344mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
4410IU
(88%)
Vitamin C
1.6mg
(2%)
Calcium
773mg
(77%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1385
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1385kcal | 69% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 123g | 189% |
| Saturated Fat | 77g | 385% |
| Cholesterol | 403mg | 134% |
| Sodium | 1458mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4410IU | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 773mg | 77% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.