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Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce: The Ultimate Creamy Copycat Recipe

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Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce is a rich and creamy copycat restaurant sauce made with butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and garlic. Perfect for pasta, chicken Alfredo, shrimp Alfredo, vegetables, and comforting family dinners.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and add cream cheese.
  4. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Reduce heat to low.
  6. Gradually add Parmesan cheese while whisking constantly.
  7. Add salt and pepper.
  8. Continue stirring until smooth and creamy.
  9. Simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat.
  11. Serve immediately over cooked pasta.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best results.
  • Do not boil the sauce.
  • Whisk continuously while cooking.
  • Use heavy cream for authentic texture.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat gently over low heat.
  • Add extra cream if sauce becomes too thick.
  • Perfect with chicken, shrimp, and vegetables.
  • Avoid pre-shredded Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately for the creamiest texture.

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