# Better Than Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo

A creamy fettuccine Alfredo pasta dish, better than Olive Garden's.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb fettuccine
- 1 stick butter
- 6 minced garlic cloves
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup pasta water
- 1 handful fresh parsley

## Instructions

1. Boil 1 lb of fettuccine until al dente and drain the water.
2. While pasta cooks, melt 1 stick of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Add 6-7 minced garlic cloves and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in 2 cups of heavy cream.
5. Season with 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
6. Stir for about 10 minutes until thickened.
7. Stir in 2 cups of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, one cup at a time, over low heat until melted.
8. Add in your cooked pasta with 1/2 cup of pasta water.
9. Mix well and stir continuously over low heat for about 10 minutes until thickened.
10. If too thick, add more pasta water.
11. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
12. Garnish with fresh parsley.

## Equipment

- pot
- skillet
- whisk
- measuring cup
- spoon
- tongs

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1A7i4hZEWq/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2445b7ce-5ad4-400a-986f-852220513759
- Extracted: 2025-04-02

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