Olive Garden Pasta Alfredo Copycat
Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of this Olive Garden Pasta Alfredo Copycat recipe, a homemade take on the classic Italian-American favorite. Featuring tender fettuccine noodles smothered in a luxuriously rich sauce made with butter, heavy cream, whole milk, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor right in your own kitchen. The addition of sautéed garlic infuses the sauce with aromatic depth, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy copycat recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and serves four, making it ideal for both families and Alfredo enthusiasts alike. Serve it with a crisp side salad or garlic bread for an irresistible meal that’s sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fettuccine pasta
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and lightly golden.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream and whole milk. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Do not allow it to boil.
Gradually add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring constantly until fully melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a small amount of reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the Alfredo sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and an additional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
921 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.0 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.1 g | 175% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 862 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.8 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 27.3 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 604 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 137 mg | 3% | |
*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.
