Never Think About What to Make for Dinner for the Next Two Months with My Lazy Cooking Bundle
Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce is hands down one of the best pasta sauces out there. This copycat recipe is only 5 steps to make, and it tastes just like Olive Garden’s delicious original recipe. It’s creamy, cheesy, and super easy to make right from the comfort of home.
Wondering how to complete your fettucini alfredo pasta meal? Try starting the meal out with this recipe for Simple Homemade Caesar Salads and don’t forget the side of bread! This Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread is so the perfect side for any pasta dish.
MORE SAUCE RECIPES:
Homemade Pasta Sauce | How to Make Homemade Tomato Sauce
INGREDIENTS FOR COPYCAT OLIVE GARDEN ALFREDO SAUCe
You will need:
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 16 oz package fettuccine
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped
SUBSTITUTIONS and ADDITIONS
Protein: Adding a protein is a great idea for pasta with alfredo sauce. Some of our favorite options include shrimp, chicken, steak tips, or salmon.
Vegetables: You can’t go wrong adding in veggies to your alfredo. Try adding cooked broccoli, mushrooms, or asparagus.
HOW TO MAKE this COPYCAT OLIVE GARDEN ALFREDO SAUCE recipe
STEP ONE: Cook pasta per package directions, drain and set aside.
STEP TWO: In a large skillet, over medium heat, add butter and let it melt. Add minced garlic and garlic powder. Whisk together to combine.
STEP THREE: Sprinkle the flour over the butter and garlic mixture. Whisk together and then slowly add in the heavy cream and milk while still whisking. Let the sauce begin to boil and then reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
STEP FOUR: Add in the parmesan cheese and whisk together.
STEP FIVE: Add in the cooked and drained fettuccine. Using a tongs, toss the pasta in the sauce to coat it well.
STEP SIX: Garnish with a bit of fresh, chopped parsley and serve!
STORage
IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftover alfredo sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 6 days. Typically, I find that using a jar with a tight lid works best.
IN THE FREEZER: You can also freeze leftover alfredo sauce for up to 6 months. To do so, place the sauce in a freezer safe bag or container and place it in the freezer. Let it thaw before reheating for a super easy dinner!
Save yourself the trip to Olive Garden next time, using this recipe instead! Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce can be made easily from the comfort of home, and tastes just like the real thing. With just six steps to the instructions, you’ll have a creamy, homemade alfredo sauce that is perfect over any type of pasta.
MORE RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE
Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp salted butter
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 16 oz 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 and garlic powder. Whisk together to combine.
- 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.
- Add Parmesan cheese and whisk together.
- Add the cooked and drained fettuccine. Use tongs to toss the pasta in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
How much garlic powder do you use? It’s not listed in the ingredients but is in the instructions. Thanks!
It’s one teaspoon of garlic powder. Enjoy!
I would like to add chicken, can I do that and when. I thought at the very end. I want it cooked before adding it.
Hi, Peg – I would cook the chicken separately and then add it at the end when plating. Enjoy!!
Tried this last night! It was delicious! Very easy, requires very little prep! Will definitely make again and pass on to friends!
Can I use the bagged, pre-shredded Parmesan cheese?
I would recommend shredding it yourself as it melts better! 🙂
Made this today and OMG!! It was delicious and very easy to make. I grated my parmesan myself and I think it made it better then using package cheese. My entire family was amazed how delicious it was and that it tasted as good as our favorite Italian restaurant maybe even better! My husband was very impressed with it
OMG!!! Can I give this more than 5 stars?! Olive Garden’s alfredo is my favorite in the entire world, and this is just like it! I am a SUPER picky eater, and my 4yr old doesn’t normally like alfredo, but loves this! And it was super easy to make. I am going to make this all the time, and recommend this recipe to everyone I know. Thank you!!!
Yay, that’s wonderful to hear! So glad you loved it!
How many box’s of pasta do I use. I use 2 box’s so do I need to double up the recipe?
Hi, Ava – this recipe is for 16 ounces of pasta so you would need to adjust the sauce amount accordingly if you’re using more than 16 ounces. Enjoy!
What can I substitute for the flour that’s lower in carbs and would still thicken the sauce?
Hi, Dawn – you might be able to use something like coconut flour if you are doing keto. I have not tried that with this recipe, so I can’t say for sure how it would turn out. I typically thicken sauces with either flour or a little cornstarch and both have carbs. There might be someone who specializes in low-carb that will have an answer if you search on Google. Enjoy! 🙂
Do you have to use whole milk or can you use 2% milk?
It will be creamier with whole milk but you could use 2% if you need to.
I love this recipe. Super easy! And came out perfectly!