Spinach Alfredo Sauce (Better than Olive Garden)

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This spinach Alfredo tastes better than the version you get at Olive Garden! Top with grilled chicken on fettuccine pasta for a complete meal or use as a dip for bread sticks. When I make this dish, everyone raves over it. Add more spinach if you're a spinach lover or leave it out if you're not a fan. I like adding lots of garlic.

Submitted by nbrock_85
Updated on October 31, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
5
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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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Fold in Parmesan cheese and garlic powder; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until sauce is thickened and smooth, about 10 more minutes.

Recipe Tip

For a thicker sauce, add more cream cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

599 Calories
61g Fat
5g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 599
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 61g 79%
Saturated Fat 38g 192%
Cholesterol 203mg 68%
Sodium 455mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 282mg 22%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 194mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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