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Better-Than-Olive Garden® Alfredo Sauce

Better-Than-Olive Garden® Alfredo Sauce

Name: Better-Than-Olive Garden® Alfredo Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sweet butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta

Rating: 4.62 stars

348 Ratings
256 Reviews
55 Photos

Whether it's chicken Alfredo or fettuccine Alfredo, the Alfredo sauce has always had my heart. This is a simple and basic recipe for Italian starters. Enjoy!

By str0ngwarri0r

Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

3 tablespoons sweet butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta

Directions

Step 1

Melt butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add cream, garlic, and white pepper; bring to just under a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until mixture is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.

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Step 2

Stir Parmesan cheese into cream mixture and simmer until sauce is thickened and smooth, 8 to 10 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese to sauce; cook and stir until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to serving plates. Spoon sauce over pasta.

Cook's Note:

For an added touch, sprinkle some freshly chopped parsley over your personal plate.

Tips

If you have a rotisserie chicken just waiting to be used, I suggest to use the whole chicken breast and cut into bite-size pieces and stir into your finished sauce. Both could really take your dish to the next level.

Partner Tip

Reynolds® Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

883.2 calories; 20.5 g protein; 50.8 g carbohydrates; 208.3 mg cholesterol; 561.4 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (256)

Most helpful positive review

Misty Dean Thompson

09/16/2014

I am SOOOO picky about Alfredo sauce and this is the #! best recipe I have ever tasted. Don't waste your time on any other sauce. This one is smooth, creamy, flavorful and worth every effort, which is small, to make this amazing gravy of the Gods. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS RECIPE!!! Read More

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Jessica White

08/21/2014

flavor was good, but mine came out clumpy... Read More

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(14)

348 Ratings

5 star values: 265
4 star values: 50
3 star values: 20
2 star values: 9
1 star values: 4

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Misty Dean Thompson

09/16/2014

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Christina

06/25/2014

LOVED IT!!!!! This was so easy to make and the flavor was fantastic! I used black pepper b/c I don't have white on hand. I was worried about the mozzarella, but it melted beautifully and added a nice touch to the sauce. I served this over mini penne...a definite keeper for this alfredo lover~YUM! Thanks for sharing. :) Read More

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Melanie Black

05/17/2015

Oh.My.GOODNESS!!! This is so good!!! I didn't have all the ingredients on hand so i improvised and it STILL Came out delicious. I used regular Whole Milk instead of whipping cream. 2tbs of garlic powder instead of minced garlic. I tripled the butter. and I only used Parmesan cheese since i didnt have any mozzarella on hand. I also added about 2tbs of flour at the end for thickening. Even with my changes, it was amazing! Just like Olive Garden! Saved this one for future use. Read More

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jistanich

08/13/2014

Really delicious and agrees with it's title. I used only shredded Parmesan because that was all I had and it was still great. This will definitely be my go-to Alfredo sauce now. Read More

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ALAIKAT

07/15/2014

Yes yes yes! I love alfredo sauces when I go out but before now have never found a recipe I could master in my own kitchen. Creamy and quick and actually worked pretty well as leftovers. My only tweak was to substitute 1/2 cup whole milk for 1/2 cup of the cream (to lighten just a little). I used wet mozzarella and it melted just fine. I served with sauteed chicken and steamed broccoli tossed in. Excellent. Read More

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Jessica White

08/21/2014

flavor was good, but mine came out clumpy... Read More

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(14)

stephanie whitmire

02/05/2016

I LOVE IT!!!! most of my trips to Olive Garden is for Alfredo. Well, now I am saving the money and the trip by doing it at home..Which is one of my goals. (Eat more at home than not) This is now in normal rotation in our kitchen menu at home. i have made this several times and the only difference is it doesnt seem to take the full 8-10 minutes for my cheese to melt and stir in.. maybe mine is shredded finer or my heat is a tad bit higher but either way it comes out AWESOME every time.. I typically cook some cubed chicken breast in a skillet and stir it into the Alfredo sauce right before serving. I also use Fettuccini noodles. I will upload a picture tonight.. Its whats for dinner Read More

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Carol Pamperin

03/11/2015

Family gobbled it all up! I sauteed garlic and onions in olive oil and butter for a bit more flavor used the Italian blend shredded cheese then a pinch of nutmeg. A definite must do again recipe:) Read More

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morgrhea85

07/01/2016

Good taste. It was a little lumpy but I feel that was probably my error in not simmering it long enough before I added the mozzarella. I used very little parmesan (maybe 2 tbs) and upped the mozzarella to 1 cup. I also added salt and pepper liberally because it was a bit bland to me. This was so so much better than the store bought jars of Alfredo which taste and smell like a dirty gym sock. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Better-Than-Olive Garden® Alfredo Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 883.2

% Daily Value *

protein: 41 %

carbohydrates: 16 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 12 %

sugars:

fat: 104 %

saturated fat: 188 %

cholesterol: 69 %

vitamin a iu: 43 %

niacin equivalents: 54 %

vitamin b6: 4 %

vitamin c: 2 %

folate: 17 %

calcium: 36 %

iron: 13 %

magnesium: 6 %

potassium: 8 %

sodium: 23 %

thiamin: 4 %

calories from fat:

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Misty Dean Thompson

09/16/2014

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06/25/2014

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Melanie Black

05/17/2015

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jistanich

08/13/2014

Really delicious and agrees with it's title. I used only shredded Parmesan because that was all I had and it was still great. This will definitely be my go-to Alfredo sauce now.

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ALAIKAT

07/15/2014

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Jessica White

08/21/2014

flavor was good, but mine came out clumpy...

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stephanie whitmire

02/05/2016

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Carol Pamperin

03/11/2015

Family gobbled it all up! I sauteed garlic and onions in olive oil and butter for a bit more flavor used the Italian blend shredded cheese then a pinch of nutmeg. A definite must do again recipe:)

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