Olive Garden Copycat Alfredo Sauce

We have been making this copycat Olive Garden alfredo sauce for years. It really is one of the easiest sauces to whip up at home when you just need a quick meal.

This recipe calls for freshly grated parmesan cheese, which is always preferable to the “green lid” stuff. In theory, you could use it, however it’s saltier than freshly grated, so make sure to taste and adjust.

One kitchen tool I recommend for hard cheeses is a rotary grater, like the ones the wait staff use at the OG restaurants. Here is one similar to what I own.

This sauce is best over pasta, of course, but we love it over steamed or roasted broccoli, as well as brussels sprouts. Turn it into the classic chicken fettuccine alfredo with the addition of grilled chicken breasts and fettuccine pasta. Dip breadsticks into it for a great appetizer. It really is a great go-to sauce! Enjoy!

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Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

This delicious copycat recipe is easier than you think! Just a few fridge ingredients is all you need!

Course: Dinner, Main

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: alfredo, olive garden

Servings: 5

Equipment

• 10" or 12" saucepan
• Spatula

Ingredients

• 1 pint heavy cream
• 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick)
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

• In saucepan combine heavy cream, butter, and cream cheese and bring to a gentle simmer over medium high heat.
• Whisk in garlic, parmesan, pepper, and salt.
• Keep simmering for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and coats a spoon.
• Thin with a tablespoon or two of milk if it appears too thick.

Notes

Enjoy this as a quick meal over pasta, chicken, or veggies. This sauce makes a great dipping appetizer for bread sticks and even pretzel bites.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days, or freeze up to 3 months.