The Real Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce
Indulge in the rich, velvety decadence of The Real Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce, a spot-on recreation of the beloved restaurant classic that’s perfect for pasta nights at home. This luxurious sauce combines the creamy richness of butter and heavy cream with the bold, cheesy flavors of freshly grated Parmesan and Romano, all elevated by the subtle aroma of garlic. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe creates a lusciously smooth sauce that clings to every strand of fettuccine, but it’s just as delightful drizzled over vegetables or grilled chicken. With its simple ingredients and foolproof technique, this copycat Alfredo sauce is your ticket to restaurant-quality dining without leaving your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Butter
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 0.5 cup Romano cheese, freshly grated
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until fully melted and bubbling, but not browned.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly to combine with the melted butter.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Lower the heat to medium-low and gradually whisk in the Parmesan and Romano cheeses, a handful at a time, allowing each addition to melt completely before adding the next.
Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and serve immediately over your favorite pasta or as a topping for vegetables or proteins.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.1 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.5 g | 157% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 841 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.8 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 401 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 41 mg | 1% | |
*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.
