We made a copy cat Olive Garden Alfredo sauce the other night and it was amazing! My husband and I had it over grilled steak & cauliflower! I don't honestly miss the pasta using cauliflower. This recipe was doubled from the original so we could have left over sauce. It makes 7 - 1/2 cup servings (just the sauce) Here is the recipe for the sauce.
Olive Garden Copy Cat Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients ~
6 cloves garlic, finely grated
2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more for taste
16 tbsp. butter, divided and cut into small cubes
2 c. heavy cream
1 c. parmesan, grated plus more for serving
1/4 cup water (pasta water if you make pasta for anyone for this recipe)
Kosher salt
Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Additions ~
Cauliflower instead of pasta.
Steak, Chicken or Shrimp for protein.
Directions ~
- Cook the cauliflower as directed until it is nice and tender and easy to put a fork through. Start cooking your protein of choice as well. Grilling is always a good option for any of the proteins listed.
- In a large skillet over medium heat melt 1 tbsp of butter. Add grated garlic and black pepper and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and the pepper is lightly toasted.
- Whisk in heavy cream and the rest of the butter. Bring the cream mixture to a simmer and let reduce over medium for 2 to 3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add ¼ cup of water (or pasta water, we made pasta for our kids and used that, it does help thicken the sauce) and simmer for an additional minute tossing until the sauce is glossy and cohesive. Keep in mind the sauce may still look a little loose but it will thicken as it cools. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place your protein and cauliflower in a bowl and cover with your alfredo sauce, garnish with freshly grated parmesan and parsley. Enjoy!
- One serving is 1/2 cup. This is for the sauce only.
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