Copycat Alfredo Sauce
This Olive Garden copycat alfredo sauce is just as rich and creamy as the real deal but is made at home and served over your favorite pasta!
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Servings6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp butter (or 3 ounces)
- 1 to 2 Tbsp minced garlic (about 1 to 2 cloves)
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded Romano cheese
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Optional Ingredients (pre-cooked chicken, shrimp, seafod, or vegetables like broccoli)
Instructions
- First, get your pasta water started so your noodles can cook while you make the Alfredo sauce. Cook them according to the package or homemade noodle recipe, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about a minute or until the garlic is nice and fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour until it is well combined and most of the butter has been turned into a thick paste. Cook for just a minute.
- Slowly add in the milk and heavy cream and mix well. Then add both types of cheeses. Whisk together and continue whisking until the cheese has melted.
- Turn the heat down to low and continue stirring until the mixture starts to simmer and thicken. Cook until the sauce reaches the desired consistency. Taste and flavor with salt and pepper.
- Optional: Add in the additional ingredients like pre-cooked shrimp, chicken, broccoli, or other ingredients of choice. Allow to heat through.
- Serve over cooked fettuccine noodles or pasta of choice. Garnish with additional shredded Parmesan and parsley. Enjoy!
