Olive Garden's Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

A bowl of copycat Olive Garden fettuccine Alfredo.

Olive Garden’s Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic Italian-American dish that many people adore. If you love it too and want to try making it at home, this copycat recipe is the way to go. Combining key ingredients including cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese, this version of the dish will have you feeling like you are dining in an Italian restaurant! The flavor comes close to the original version and the whole family will be asking for seconds. It's sure to be a hit with your family and friends, so give this delicious sauce a try today!

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Servings: Servings

Calories: 669kcal

Author: Mindy

Ingredients

½ Cup Butter
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
2 Cups Heavy Cream
1 Cup Milk
1 ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
½ Teaspoon Ground White Pepper
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Pinch of Nutmeg if desired
16 Ounces Fettuccine Pasta

Instructions

Cook pasta in a large pot according to the package directions.
While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat and add the garlic. Sprinkle with flour and whisk for one minute to create a roux.
Slowly whisk in the heavy cream, followed by the milk.
Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken.
Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese into the sauce along with the white pepper, black pepper, salt, and nutmeg (if desired).
Add the cooked and drained pasta to the sauce and stir to coat the noodles.

Notes

For a cheesy flavor, use a combination of Parmesan and Romano cheese.
If the sauce is too thick, add more milk or pasta water to thin it out.
For an added punch of flavor, sprinkle with red pepper flakes before serving.
If you want to make it extra creamy, stir in a little bit of cream cheese when adding the Parmesan cheese.
To make it vegetarian, swap out the butter for olive oil and use vegetable stock instead of heavy cream.

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