How to Make Spinach Alfredo Sauce (Better than Olive Garden) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Everyone loves the creamy, indulgent taste of spinach Alfredo sauce. And while it's a popular dish at restaurants like Olive Garden, there's something truly special about making it from scratch at home. This recipe for Spinach Alfredo Sauce is not only easy to make, but it's also sure to please even the pickiest of pasta lovers.

What sets this Spinach Alfredo Sauce apart from the rest is its rich, velvety texture and the perfect balance of garlic, Parmesan, and spinach. And the best p...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ¾ cup thawed frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 5

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add spinach; cook and stir until warmed through, about 1 minute. Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese until cream cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Fold in Parmesan cheese and garlic powder; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until sauce is thickened and smooth, about 10 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    599 cal.

    • Total Fat: 61g
    • Saturated Fat: 38g
    • Cholesterol: 203mg
    • Sodium: 455mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 282mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 194mg