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Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce Recipe

A rich and creamy Alfredo sauce inspired by Olive Garden, perfect for pasta, chicken, or shrimp.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped optional

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  2. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for several minutes.
  3. Add cream cheese and stir until fully melted.
  4. Mix in Parmesan cheese and continue stirring until smooth.
  5. Add milk if needed, season with salt and pepper, and serve over pasta.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture.
  • Stir constantly to prevent the sauce from separating.
  • Adjust thickness with milk or pasta water.
  • Best served immediately after cooking.