Description
This Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce recipe brings the rich, creamy flavor of your favorite Italian restaurant into your home kitchen. Smooth, velvety, and indulgent, it’s perfect for coating pasta, drizzling over chicken, or even complementing vegetables. Quick to prepare, this homemade Alfredo sauce allows you to control the ingredients and customize consistency, giving you a restaurant-quality experience in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg or Italian seasoning
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or basil
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium heat, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Slowly add cream, warming gently.
- Gradually add Parmesan, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg or Italian seasoning.
- Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Serve immediately over pasta, chicken, or vegetables.
Notes
- Use fresh Parmesan for best results.
- Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if too thick.
- Serve immediately for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 5–10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Category: Sauce / Italian
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg