Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

You can recreate Olive Garden Alfredo sauce at home in only 20 minutes! This rich, creamy, cheesy sauce makes a fantastic fettuccine Alfredo—but you can use it as a dipping sauce for breadsticks, too.

Calories

287

Carbohydrates

20g

Protein

28g

Potassium

225mg

Fiber

9g

Sugar

7g

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon each pepper and ground nutmeg
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Direction

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, egg yolks, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until a thermometer reads 160° (do not boil).
Drain fettuccine; combine with Alfredo sauce and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.