Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce
This rich, creamy Alfredo sauce tastes just like the one from Olive Garden—made at home in 20 minutes with butter, garlic, cream, and Parmesan. Perfect for pasta, veggies, or chicken!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Sauce, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pint (2 cups) heavy cream
1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Cooked pasta of choice (fettuccine recommended)
Instructions
Melt butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in Parmesan, mixing constantly until fully melted and smooth.
Season with salt, black pepper, and optional nutmeg.
Let sauce simmer on low for 3–5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Serve immediately over hot pasta and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and gives the creamiest texture.
Do not boil the cream or cheese to avoid curdling.
Serve with grilled chicken, shrimp, steamed broccoli, or over your favorite pasta.
Sauce thickens as it cools—add a splash of warm pasta water if reheating.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/copycat-olive-garden-alfredo-sauce/
