Olive Garden Garlic Alfredo Sauce
Elevate your pasta nights with this rich and creamy Olive Garden Garlic Alfredo Sauce, a homemade take on the restaurant favorite that’s bursting with flavor. Crafted with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this luxurious sauce achieves its irresistible depth through perfectly sautéed garlic. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an effortless recipe that delivers restaurant-quality results in the comfort of your home. Perfect for smothering over pasta, drizzling on roasted vegetables, or pairing with seafood, this versatile dish is a must-try for any garlic and cheese lover. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and savor the creamy, savory perfection of this easy garlic Alfredo sauce recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens.
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese, a small handful at a time, ensuring it melts fully and integrates smoothly into the sauce.
Add the salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste.
Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove it from the heat.
Serve immediately over cooked pasta, or as a sauce for vegetables or seafood. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2915 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 292.0 g | 374% | |
| Saturated Fat | 176.0 g | 880% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 848 mg | 283% | |
| Sodium | 3396 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.4 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 49.7 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1371 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 84 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
