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The Ultimate Creamy Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

Close-up of fettuccine pasta generously coated in creamy olive garden alfredo sauce on a white plate.
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Make restaurant-style Olive Garden Alfredo sauce at home. This rich, creamy, and cheesy sauce tastes just like the original and comes together quickly for your next pasta night.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, packed tightly
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional, for depth)

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 one minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and whole milk. Whisk constantly and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low.
  4. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese, a little at a time, allowing each addition to melt smoothly before adding more. Continue whisking until the sauce is completely smooth and thickened slightly.
  5. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and the pinch of nutmeg, if using. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Remove the sauce from the heat. The sauce will thicken more as it cools. Toss immediately with cooked fettuccine or use as a dipping sauce for breadsticks.

Notes

  • For the thickest, creamiest texture, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese; pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick upon standing, whisk in a tablespoon of warm milk or pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  • This sauce is excellent served over fettuccine, chicken, or used as a dipping sauce for warm breadsticks.

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