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The Ultimate Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce (20-Minute Creamy Recipe)

Fork lifting fettuccine noodles coated in creamy olive garden alfredo sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese.
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Make the rich, creamy, and garlicky Alfredo sauce from Olive Garden at home in just 20 minutes. This recipe uses simple ingredients for a restaurant-quality taste perfect over fettuccine or for dipping breadsticks.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low.
  4. Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese slowly until the sauce is smooth and completely melted into the cream.
  5. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg, if using. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  6. Continue to cook on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly. Do not boil the sauce once the cheese is added.
  7. Serve immediately over hot fettuccine pasta or use as a dipping sauce for breadsticks.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese, not pre-shredded varieties, as they contain anti-caking agents that can make the sauce grainy.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick upon standing, whisk in a tablespoon of milk or reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
  • This sauce pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.

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Find it online: https://kingscook.com/olive-garden-alfredo-sauce/