Creamy and cheesy alfredo sauce that tastes just like the Olive Garden favorite! This recipe comes together in 10 minutes.
Olive Garden is one of my favorite places to eat when we go out. I LOVE pasta and breadsticks! Especially pasta dishes with cream sauces like alfredo sauce. The Chicken Alfredo is one of my favorite dishes to order because of that sauce. This recipe is really easy to make at home and goes great with any pasta. I could seriously drink the stuff.
Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1 1/2 c. milk
- 1 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 c. Italian blend cheese, grated
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium heat in a saute pan. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
- Add flour, milk, heavy cream, and cheese directly to the melted butter in the saute pan. Stir together and heat till simmering. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve over your favorite pasta or use as a dipping sauce for breadsticks or garlic bread.
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AubreyandTerry says
I can’t wait to try this. I could drink Olive Gardens alfredo sauce, its so good!
Brittanne says
Made this tonight with coconut milk and it was super yummy! Was very generous for a 500g box of penne.
Alli says
That’s great, Brittanne! Good to know that the coconut milk worked. Yum! Thanks so much for the comment!
Jamie says
Oh my gosh, thank you for this! I’m obsessed with alfredo sauce from Olive Garden. Can’t wait to try it.
Alli says
You’re so welcome! I hope you love it!
Stacy says
Made this tonight without the heavy cream and it came out just right, and is super easy! Thank you, for the recipe!
Alli says
Awesome! Good to know it works without the heavy cream! Did you use milk instead of the heavy cream?
Mia says
HEY this sounds great!! im wondering if it will keep though? im trying to make a big batch so ill have it foe awhile. Can i put this in a mason jar in the fridge?
Alli says
Hi Mia! The sauce is good in the fridge for about a week. But it also freezes well for about 3 months. I used just the pre-packaged Great Value Italian blend cheese. It’s a combination of mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, romano, fontina, and asiago.
Mia says
also, what kind of itlain cheese? do you have a brand you can reccomend? i was thinking if its grated, maybe the kraft parm, and romano? im not sure honestly.
Michelle says
I make this all the time it is such a great recipe.
Alli says
Great to hear, Michelle! I’m so glad you like it!
Stephanie says
What is heavy cream?
Alli says
Hi Stephanie! Great question. Heavy cream is like whipping cream but it has a little more milk fat in it. You can find it by the milk at the grocery store.
Jen says
Thanks for sharing your recipe! I’m making some now and just wondering if it thickens up at all? Smells delicious!
Alli says
Hi Jen! Yes, it does thicken up. After about 10 minutes I would say? I’ll add that to the recipe card! Thanks for the question!