Description
Who doesn’t love the rich, creamy taste of Olive Garden’s famous Alfredo sauce? It’s indulgent, comforting, and perfect for pasta nights or when you want to impress family and friends with a homemade touch.
Ingredients
- 16 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 6 tbsp salted butter
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups heavy cream
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic, sauté 1 min.
- Stir in garlic powder, salt, and flour; cook 1–2 min.
- Slowly whisk in cream and milk; simmer 3–4 min until thickened.
- Reduce heat; stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Add pasta; toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Whisk continuously to prevent lumps.
- Adjust creaminess with reserved pasta water.
- Customize with herbs or extra cheese for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes