Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of Olive Garden’s famous Alfredo sauce made right at home. This luscious sauce blends butter, fresh garlic, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese into a silky, flavorful topping perfect for pasta, chicken, or veggies. Quick to make and easy to customize, it’s a classic comfort food that elevates any meal. With simple ingredients and a few expert tips, you’ll never go back to jarred sauce again.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Slowly stir in heavy cream and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melt and flavor.
- Avoid boiling the sauce to prevent curdling.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For thinner sauce, add reserved pasta water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce / Pasta Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American