Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

A garlic breadstick dipping into a small black bowl full of homemade alfredo sauce with more breadsticks behind.

Make your favorite Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce at home with this rich, creamy, restaurant-style recipe. Made with butter, garlic, cream, Parmesan, and Romano for a smooth, cheesy sauce perfect for pasta or breadsticks!

Course Sauce

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 205kcal

Author Michelle

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2½ cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
½ cup freshly grated Romano cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Stir in flour. Continue cooking about 2 more minutes to reheat the mixture.
Slowly add in milk, about ¼ cup at a time, constantly stirring. Slowly adding it will ensure there are no lumps.
Stir in cream.
Gently simmer until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Whisk in Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until melted and combined.
Serve immediately.

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Notes

Makes 2.5-3 cups

Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.
Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop over low heat, stirring frequently. Add a splash of milk or cream to bring back the smooth, creamy texture.
Avoid high heat: Heating too quickly or too hot can cause the sauce to separate.
Freezer: Not recommended, as cream-based sauces tend to separate and become grainy when thawed.

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