Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce square on fork

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4.76 from 162 votes

Make restaurant-worthy Alfredo sauce, just like Olive Garden, in under 20 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 677kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

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
16 ounce package fettuccine
Fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions

Cook pasta per package directions, drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat add butter and let it melt. Add minced garlic, garlic powder and salt. Whisk together to combine.
6 tablespoons salted butter, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt
Sprinkle the flour over the butter and garlic mixture. Whisk together and then slowly add the heavy cream and milk while whisking. Let sauce begin to boil and then reduce heat to low and allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1¼ cups heavy whipping cream, 1½ cups whole milk
Add Parmesan cheese and whisk together.
1 cup Parmesan cheese
Add the cooked and drained fettuccine. Use tongs to toss the pasta in the sauce.
16 ounce package fettuccine
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Fresh parsley

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Notes

Storage:

Refrigerator: Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.
Freezer: Freeze the sauce for up to 6 months. Place it in a freezer-safe container and thaw it prior to use in the fridge.
Reheating Instructions: Reheat your alfredo sauce by microwaving it (time varies depending on the quantity) and then whisking until smooth. To reheat on the stovetop - heat up over low heat until warmed through. To make sure that sauce doesn't get too thick, add a little splash of milk or chicken broth when reheating for an extra creamy texture.

Note: This recipe was updated on Jan 18, 2020. If you are looking for the old version of my recipe, please see it below:

Ingredients-

½ Cup Butter
2 Tbs Flour
2Tbs Cream Cheese
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tsp Salt
1 Pint Cream
½ Cup Shredded Italian Cheese Blend

In a skillet over medium heat melt butter. Add Flour, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and whisk. Add Cream, whisk until thick. Add Italian cheese blend, stir until melted, and serve over bed of pasta. If the sauce is too thick, add ¼ cup milk.

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