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Creamy Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce Recipe Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce

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A rich and silky homemade Alfredo sauce inspired by Olive Garden, made with simple ingredients like butter, garlic, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (about 56 grams)
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (120 ml)
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (packed, about 100 grams)
  • Salt to taste (start with 1/2 teaspoon)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Peel and finely mince 2 cloves of fresh garlic. Set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Watch closely to avoid browning or burning.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook until fragrant and soft, about 1 minute. Do not let it brown.
  4. Slowly pour in 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup whole milk. Stir gently with a whisk to combine. Heat until just starting to simmer with tiny bubbles around the edges.
  5. Lower the heat to medium-low and gradually whisk in 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, a handful at a time. Stir until the cheese melts completely and the sauce is smooth and silky.
  6. Add salt to taste (start with 1/2 teaspoon), 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if using. Stir to blend flavors evenly.
  7. Let the sauce cook on low for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Add a splash of milk if the sauce becomes too thick.
  8. Remove from heat. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top. Pour over cooked pasta and toss gently to coat.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese to avoid grainy texture. Keep heat low and whisk constantly to prevent sauce from separating. Add milk or pasta water to adjust consistency if sauce gets too thick. For dairy-free, substitute vegan butter and coconut cream, and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.

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