Olive Garden Garlic Alfredo Sauce

Elevate your pasta nights with this rich and creamy Olive Garden Garlic Alfredo Sauce, a homemade take on the restaurant favorite that’s bursting with flavor. Crafted with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this luxurious sauce achieves its irresistible depth through perfectly sautéed garlic. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an effortless recipe that delivers restaurant-quality results in the comfort of your home. Perfect for smothering over pasta, drizzling on roasted vegetables, or pairing with seafood, this versatile dish is a must-try for any garlic and cheese lover. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and savor the creamy, savory perfection of this easy garlic Alfredo sauce recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 cups Heavy cream
• 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 3

Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens.

Step 5

Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese, a small handful at a time, ensuring it melts fully and integrates smoothly into the sauce.

Step 6

Add the salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste.

Step 7

Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove it from the heat.

Step 8

Serve immediately over cooked pasta, or as a sauce for vegetables or seafood. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(728.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2915.3

Total Fat 292.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 176.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 848mg	0%
Sodium 3396.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 4.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g	0%
Total Sugars 0.1g
Protein 49.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1370.7mg	0%
Iron 0.5mg	0%
Potassium 84.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 92.4%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 0.6%