Description
This Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce recipe recreates the rich, creamy pasta sauce loved at the famous restaurant. Made with butter, garlic, cream, milk, and Parmesan cheese, this sauce is simmered to perfection and tossed with fettuccine for a decadent Italian classic that you can easily enjoy at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Pasta
- 16 ounce package fettuccine
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- Melt Butter and Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the salted butter and allow it to melt completely. Add the minced garlic, garlic powder, and salt, stirring to combine and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Create the Roux and Add Cream: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour evenly over the butter and garlic mixture. Whisk continuously to combine and cook the flour for about a minute to eliminate any raw taste. Slowly pour in the heavy whipping cream and whole milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese and whisk thoroughly until the cheese has fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Toss Pasta in Sauce: Add the cooked and drained fettuccine to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Use tongs to toss the pasta thoroughly in the sauce ensuring every strand is coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley over the pasta for a pop of color and freshness. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded Parmesan cheese for the best melt and flavor.
- Adjust salt to taste, especially depending on the saltiness of your butter and cheese.
- Do not overcook the pasta; al dente texture works best for this dish.
- You can substitute fettuccine with other wide pasta like tagliatelle or pappardelle.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the heavy cream with milk, but the sauce may be slightly less rich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce, Alfredo sauce recipe, creamy pasta sauce, fettuccine Alfredo, homemade Alfredo sauce
