Best 4 Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce Light Version Recipes

Craving Olive Garden's creamy, indulgent Alfredo sauce without the guilt? Look no further! This lightened-up version packs all the flavor of the original with fewer calories and fat. Made with a blend of Parmesan cheese, butter, and heavy cream, this sauce is rich and luscious, yet surprisingly light. It's the perfect accompaniment to your favorite pasta, chicken, or seafood dishes. And the best part? It's ready in just 15 minutes!

In this article, you'll find three variations of this delicious sauce:

* **Classic Light Alfredo Sauce:** This is the basic recipe, made with just a few simple ingredients.
* **Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce:** This variation adds roasted garlic for a savory, nutty flavor.
* **Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce:** This version incorporates sun-dried tomatoes for a tangy, Mediterranean twist.

All three sauces are easy to make and absolutely delicious. So whether you're looking for a lighter take on a classic dish or simply want to try something new, be sure to give these recipes a try. Your taste buds will thank you!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OLIVE GARDEN ALFREDO SAUCE

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Make Olive Garden's Alfredo Sauce Recipe at home in just 20 minutes! Pair it with Fettuccine for an easy dinner idea the whole family will love!

Provided by Stephanie

Categories Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 Tablespoons salted butter (high quality)
1 Tablespoon garlic (minced)
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 ½ cups milk (any kind)
½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated and at room temperature)
½ cup Romano cheese (grated and at room temperature)
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
1 lb. Fettuccine
Parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

Boil the fettuccine according to package instructions. As the water preheats, begin the sauce.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
Add the heavy cream in splashes, stirring continuously. Add the milk in the same manner.
Bring to a gentle bubble, then reduce heat to low to bubble. It will continue to thicken as it simmers.
Slowly stir in the cheese. Taste and season with salt/pepper if desired.
Drain the pasta and carefully mix it into the sauce until well incorporated. The pasta will absorb the sauce and it will continue to thicken.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Cholesterol 153 mg, Sodium 399 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BETTER-THAN-OLIVE GARDEN® ALFREDO SAUCE

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Whether it's chicken Alfredo or fettuccine Alfredo, the Alfredo sauce has always had my heart. This is a simple and basic recipe for Italian starters. Enjoy!

Provided by str0ngwarri0r

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons sweet butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta

Steps:

Melt butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add cream, garlic, and white pepper; bring to just under a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until mixture is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
Stir Parmesan cheese into cream mixture and simmer until sauce is thickened and smooth, 8 to 10 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese to sauce; cook and stir until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to serving plates. Spoon sauce over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 883.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 208.3 mg, Fat 67.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 37.7 g, Sodium 561.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

OLIVE GARDEN ALFREDO SAUCE

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This is one of the best recipes to make your own version of Olive Garden's famous Alfredo sauce. This recipe is for a large dinner party. Please feel free to scale the recipe down for a small family. Note: Make sure you whisk in the flour early while you are melting the butter with the garlic to avoid a "floury" flavor. The flour is important to avoid a thin sauce. This sauce is very versatile. Add grilled marinated chicken for a great Chicken Alfredo. Add sautéed shrimp and scallops with Old Bay Seasoning, white wine, shrimp stock, and chopped green onions for Seafood Alfredo. Extra sauce can be frozen for later use.

Provided by Jeremiah Comer

Categories Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 1 gallon, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 quarts heavy cream
1 lb butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 lb freshly grated parmesan cheese
4 ounces Fontina cheese
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper

Steps:

On medium heat, add butter, garlic, and flour until butter is melted. Do not brown garlic.
Whisk in the heavy cream until hot.
Slowly add the freshly grated cheeses into the hot cream mixture. Finally add the salt and pepper. Stir often to make sure no cheese settles at the bottom.
Simmer until all the cheeses are melted and the sauce reaches the desired thickness. Do not let this sauce boil, or it will begin to separate and the cheeses will become grainy.
Serve with pasta and garnish with freshly grated pecorino romano cheese (used by restaurant), if desired.

THE REAL OLIVE GARDEN ALFREDO SAUCE

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This recipe was retrieved from Olive Garden's website. After browsing hundreds of recipes for that "one" Alfredo sauce, I found the ONE! I have never liked any other Alfredo sauce other then Olive Garden's - I made this recipe last night with angel hair pasta & roasted chicken

Provided by Mahal Liza

Categories Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup imported parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup imported romano cheese, grated
6 egg yolks, from fresh jumbo eggs
salt and black pepper

Steps:

HEAT milk and cream in a heavy bottom saucepan until it begins to simmer.
Turn off heat.
Slowly whip in cheese, then remove from heat.
PLACE egg yolks in a separate bowl and slowly whip in a portion of the hot milk and cream mixture.
Slowly add egg yolk mixture back into remaining cream mixture.
Place back on very low heat and continually stir until simmering.
Take sauce off heat so it thickens. (This will increase temperature of egg yolks, known as tempering).
SEASON to taste with salt and black pepper.
Serve over your favorite pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604, Fat 53.7, SaturatedFat 31.9, Cholesterol 458.8, Sodium 621.1, Carbohydrate 9.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 22.3

Tips:

Use a good quality olive oil for the best flavor.
Use fresh garlic and Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
Be careful not to overcook the sauce, or it will become thick and clumpy.
If you want a thinner sauce, add more milk or cream.
If you want a thicker sauce, cook it for a little longer or add more Parmesan cheese.
Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, vegetables, or chicken.

Conclusion:

This Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce Light Version is a healthier and delicious alternative to the traditional Alfredo sauce. It is made with less butter and cream, and it is just as flavorful. This sauce is perfect for those who are looking for a lighter Alfredo sauce option. It is also a great way to add some extra vegetables to your diet.