Description
Olive garden alfredo sauce brings creamy Italian comfort directly to home kitchens. Home cooks can easily recreate restaurant-quality pasta perfection with simple ingredients and quick preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) freshly grated Romano cheese
- 2 cups (480 ml/16 fl oz) heavy cream
- ½ cup (1 stick/113 g) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp white pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional, for added flavor)
Instructions
- Butter Fusion: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, creating a golden, bubbling base for the Alfredo sauce.
- Cream Infusion: Pour heavy cream into the melted butter, incorporating garlic powder, salt, and white pepper. Lower heat and let the mixture simmer gently, allowing flavors to meld and develop.
- Cheese Symphony: Gradually add Parmesan and Romano cheeses, whisking constantly to ensure smooth integration. Fold in cream cheese, stirring until the sauce transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Flavor Refinement: Continue simmering, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Introduce Italian seasoning and adjust salt and pepper to balance the flavor profile. Allow the sauce to thicken naturally, developing a rich, luxurious texture.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from heat once the sauce reaches a perfect, coating consistency. Elegantly drape over fettuccine or use as a versatile culinary base. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh parsley for an elevated presentation.
Notes
- Control Butter Heat: Melt butter slowly over medium heat to prevent burning and ensure a smooth, golden base for the sauce.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add Parmesan and Romano gradually, whisking constantly to prevent clumping and create a silky smooth texture.
- Prevent Sauce Separation: Keep heat low and stir frequently to maintain sauce consistency and prevent ingredients from breaking apart.
- Dietary Modification: Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or milk for a lighter version, or use gluten-free cheese alternatives for lactose-sensitive diners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg