Olive Garden's alfredo sauce is a creamy, decadent pasta sauce that has been a staple in Italian-American cuisine for decades. It's hard to resist the smooth and silky texture of the sauce, combined with the rich and buttery flavor of Parmesan cheese.
This recipe is particularly meaningful to me because it takes me back to my childhood. My parents would often take me and my siblings out to Olive Garden for a special family dinner, and I would always order the same thing: fettuccine alfredo. To this day, I still love the taste of that creamy alfredo sauce and the memories it brings back.
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Here's how to make your own Olive Garden-style alfredo sauce at home:
Ingredients
1 stick of unsalted butter (1/2 cup)
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 cups of heavy cream
1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 cups of heavy cream
1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
3. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
4. Let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes, until it begins to thicken.
5. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.
6. Stir the sauce until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
7. If desired, add a pinch of nutmeg and stir to combine.
8. Serve the sauce over cooked pasta, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
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9. Enjoy your homemade Olive Garden alfredo sauce with a glass of your favorite wine, and savor the memories that come with each delicious bite.