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Creamy Olive Garden Alfredo sauce drizzled over fettuccine pasta.

Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

A creamy and savory Alfredo sauce perfect for fettuccine or linguine, bringing cozy flavors to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 16 ounces fettuccine or linguine Cook according to package instructions
Sauce Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter Unsalted butter helps control salt
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic Fresh garlic = bigger flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1¼ cups heavy cream
  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Use freshly grated for the best taste
  • to taste fresh parsley, finely chopped Optional garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the fettuccine or linguine according to the package instructions. Once al dente, drain the pasta and set it aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the salted butter over medium heat until it starts bubbling.
  3. Add the minced garlic, garlic powder, and salt, whisking to combine.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and whisk until smooth.
  5. Slowly pour in the heavy cream and whole milk, whisking constantly as the mixture thickens.
  6. Allow the sauce to come to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and whisk until fully melted and smooth.
  8. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until every strand is coated.
  9. Garnish with finely chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Prep your ingredients before starting to save time. Avoid boiling the sauce too hard to prevent separation. Variants include adding red pepper flakes for spiciness or shrimp for protein.