Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Equipment Needed
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Serving bowl
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start making this Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce, begin by melting the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter is fully melted and starts bubbling gently, add the minced garlic. I love this step because the smell of garlic sizzling in butter is simply intoxicating. Be sure to sauté the garlic just until it becomes fragrant—about 30 seconds—to avoid burning it. After that, you’ll want to slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking continuously. This is such an exciting moment! As the cream combines with the butter and garlic, the sauce will start to take shape and transform into something magical. (See the next page below to continue steps…)