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Olive Garden Copycat Alfredo Sauce Recipe

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This creamy, rich Alfredo Sauce recipe is a perfect Olive Garden copycat that’s easy to make at home. It features a buttery garlic base thickened with flour, combined with heavy cream, milk, and grated Parmesan cheese to create a velvety sauce ideal for coating fettuccine or your favorite pasta. Garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan, this sauce delivers restaurant-quality indulgence with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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Alfredo Sauce

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups milk (2%)
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

  • Chopped parsley
  • Extra grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter and Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, releasing its aroma but not browned, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add Flour and Thicken: Whisk in the all-purpose flour to the butter-garlic mixture. Stir continuously; the mixture will start to thicken to a paste-like consistency, which helps create the sauce base.
  3. Incorporate Heavy Cream: Gradually whisk in the heavy cream. Stir thoroughly as it thickens further into a rich paste, which forms the creamy body of the sauce.
  4. Add Milk and Smooth Sauce: Slowly whisk in the milk. Initially, the sauce may clump but continue whisking steadily until it smooths out into a silky texture.
  5. Mix in Parmesan Cheese and Simmer: Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and bring the heat to a low simmer. Stir frequently until the sauce bubbles gently and thickens to the desired consistency.
  6. Season Sauce: Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to preference to enhance the flavors.
  7. Combine with Pasta: Use tongs to add cooked fettuccine pasta directly into the Alfredo sauce in the skillet. Toss well to evenly coat each strand with the creamy sauce.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Transfer to serving plates and top with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese for a fresh and flavorful finish.

Notes

  • For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese rather than pre-grated powders to maximize flavor and meltability.
  • Adjust the thickness by varying cream and milk ratios or cooking time; simmer longer for thicker sauce.
  • Serve immediately for optimal texture; reheated Alfredo sauce may separate or become grainy.
  • Substitute gluten-free flour to make the sauce gluten-free if desired.
  • Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently over low heat with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.

Keywords: Alfredo sauce, Olive Garden copycat, creamy pasta sauce, homemade Alfredo, Parmesan sauce

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