# Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo

- Servings: 1 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 12 cup water
- 1 tbsp fine sea salt
- 1 box fettuccine
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 to 1 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan

## Instructions

1. Bring the water, sea salt, and a box of fettuccine to a boil in a pot to cook the pasta.
2. In a large skillet or heavy pot, melt the butter.
3. Whisk in the onion powder and garlic powder and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Add the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
5. Once the sauce begins to boil, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 to 3 minutes until thickened.
6. Remove the sauce from the heat, then gradually stir in the freshly grated parmesan.
7. Drain the pasta, reserving one cup of pasta water.
8. Add the cooked pasta and 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water to the sauce.
9. Place the skillet back on medium heat and toss the pasta with the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes.

## Equipment

- pot
- skillet
- whisk
- spatula
- measuring cup
- pasta server

## Tips

- The sauce is done when it coats the back of a spoon and leaves a clear path when wiped through the middle.
- Serve with grilled shrimp, chicken, or garlic bread.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19dt3mgCog/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Creator: Dustin Hadley
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/85675ca1-1e88-4bfb-a72e-2f46b130b0c5
- Extracted: 2026-10-26

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