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Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Close-up of fettuccine pasta coated heavily in rich, creamy olive garden alfredo sauce on a white plate.
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Make the rich, creamy, garlic-Parmesan Alfredo sauce from Olive Garden at home. This recipe is simple, uses common ingredients, and is ready in about 20 minutes for a perfect weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining. Set the pasta aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter completely.
  3. Whisk in the heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring often. Do not let it boil rapidly.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese, a handful at a time, until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  5. If the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  6. Toss the drained fettuccine immediately with the sauce until fully coated. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For the best flavor and texture, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-shredded varieties.
  • This rich creamy sauce recipe is excellent for dipping warm breadsticks.
  • If you plan to use this as a base for Chicken Alfredo, reserve the pasta water but do not mix the pasta into the sauce until serving.

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