Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce Recipe
Recreate Olive Garden's famous Alfredo Sauce in the comfort of your home in just 20 minutes! This creamy, rich sauce is the perfect match for fettuccine, making for an irresistible meal the whole family will enjoy.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. fettuccine
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese room temperature
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 tablespoons salted butter high quality
- ½ cup grated Romano cheese room temperature
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ cups whole milk or 1%/2% if needed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to the directions on the package. Begin making the sauce as the pasta water heats.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about one minute.
- Sprinkle in the flour, stirring constantly for another minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously, then follow with the milk in a similar fashion, ensuring a smooth mixture.
- Allow the sauce to come to a gentle boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Stir occasionally as it thickens.
- On low heat, gently fold in the Parmesan and Romano cheeses, stirring until they are fully melted into the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired.
- Drain the fettuccine and toss it into the sauce, making sure the pasta is well-coated as it absorbs the creamy mixture.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Resist the urge to add extra cheese for thickening; the sauce will naturally thicken as it stands and when mixed with the pasta.