Olive Garden Alfredo Recipe

close up shot of a jar of Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce with the sauce being scooped out with a spoon

5 from 79 votes

With just six simple steps, this delicious copycat Olive Garden alfredo sauce has a creamy flavor that is just like the restaurant favorite. Your taste buds will thank you!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 677kcal

Ingredients

16 ounces fettuccine
6 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1½ cup whole milk
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
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.
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 to 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.

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Notes

Heating the butter and cream to bubbling so that the cheese melts better when added.
To help make your sauce extra creamy, allow your cheese to come to room temperature before adding it to the sauce.
Alfredo sauce thickens while standing and thickens even more when added to pasta. If it seems too thin, resist the urge to thicken it as it will thicken once mixing it with your pasta.

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