Tim Williams
Submitted on 12/21/11 |
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| This is a good recipe. It needs just a little MSG to kick it up a notch, but otherwise, very similar. |
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Dana DeLong
Submitted on 09/01/11 |
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| I make this recipe ALOT! Its so awesome... I do one thing different I add ALOT of garlic and brown it first then add the heavy cream etc...... Its more tasty with the browned garlic... |
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Kevin Burns
Submitted on 08/27/11 |
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| This dish is awsome!!!! I tweaked it a little by tripling the cheese and I used white pepper instead of black. No extra salt because I used salted butter. We Seasoned chicken breast with cajun spices and grilled outside then tossed with pasta and sauce to complete the meal. This will definatly be a regular at our house. |
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Cheryl Knisley
Submitted on 05/04/11 |
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| I made a double recipe and took it to a Pasta Pot Luck (twice) and it was the biggest hit! EVERYONE wanted the recipe. I make it for my family and they also love it. Good Job! |
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adam
Submitted on 04/30/11 |
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| Adding precooked shrimp to this recipe along with cedar cheese in the sauce is delicious! |
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D H
Submitted on 12/22/10 |
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| This recipe is amazing. It's very simple, and can easily be changed to your liking. I added 1 cup of fresh parmesan, extra salt and pepper, and half a teaspoon more garlic. The texture stayed the same. I recommend buttering the noodles before adding the sauce. Right as the noodles are finished, place a pat of butter on the plate, and then toss a serving on noodles on the butter until coated. (Use more or less to your liking) |
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Mary Beth
Submitted on 07/14/10 |
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| I add shrimp & snow-peas & sprinkle a little paprika or chili powder on top!! |
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Jean
Submitted on 07/14/10 |
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| I have been using this recipe for a couple of years now...I found that using fresh grated parmesan reggiano works much better than "parm in a can"...thanks for sharing, Todd! |
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Denise
Submitted on 05/30/10 |
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| This is great. I add broccoli and chicken and to the sauce I added some corn starch to thicken it a little. |
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Lyn - Hawaii
Submitted on 02/27/10 |
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| Awesome! Add some sauted mushrooms and shrimp. Mouth watering! Thanks for the recipe! |
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Clarissa
Submitted on 01/01/10 |
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| Delicious! My daughter goes to Olive Garden especially for this dish. When I made it at home she was so excited! It tastes exactly like what we get at the restuarant! |
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Jennifer
Submitted on 12/04/09 |
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| I made this for the first time last night and wow! was it good. I doubled the cheese, and next time I think I will add a little cornstarch to thicken the sauce. It made a huge batch for just 2 people. I also sauteed chicken to add to mine. It was wonderful! |
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Ada
Submitted on 11/15/09 |
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| Just made this today. OMG! It's like I was eating at Olive Garden!!! Everyone loved it. Todd Wilbur, you are a GENIUS! |
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Kristina Boston
Submitted on 06/08/09 |
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| 555! This WAS Olive Garden's. It was delicious, thank you. I've been searching for the perfect Alfredo Sauce for awhile because we love it. |
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Brandi
Submitted on 04/23/09 |
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| I loved this recipe- as well as my family. I have to make it once every two weeks to keep them satisfied. LOL! I added double the cheese, fresh grated of course. I also added just a touch of cornstarch to thicken it up a bit. LOVE it! |
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Sabrina
Submitted on 12/24/08 |
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| OG uses no salt for this recipe.They also add what they call "white sauce mix", flour mix of some sort. It's white pepper not black.Parm/reg cheese and lots of it. Not minced garlic , it's finer like garlic paste. |
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Sjana
Submitted on 12/23/08 |
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| Thanks so much for posting this recipe. I have your book, but misplaced it during a move. I love this recipe! Great job! the best part is it is so easy!!! |
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Katie
Submitted on 12/23/08 |
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| I have found that a parmesan-romano blend of cheese helps improve the bland flavor. I also saute about 1/2 of an onion (cut finely, not chopped)and add it to the sauce before simmering. These changes really improve the blandness. |
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Juli
Submitted on 12/02/08 |
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| I have recently started a new tradition at our home and every Wed. night is Italian night, with the homemade food, glass of wine, candles and the whole bit. Busy lives of today can't eat together every night of the week, or we can't anyway so this was a way for us to be together. It's been a blast. My menu for tomorrow night's dinner is Fettuccine Alfredo, shrimp scampi, of course the great salad(my recipe), french bread and artichoke dip. So....I'm trying this sauce tomorrow but after reading reviews, I will adding more garlic, fresh shredded parmesan and I'm thinking a little red pepper. We'll see.... |
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Lindsey
Submitted on 10/23/08 |
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| Enjoyed it very much. To make it a little lower on calories I traded out one cup of the cream for one cup of milk and added 1 tbsp of cornstarch to thicken it (the milk kinda thins it out). I also added rotiserie chicken, more garlic and more parmesan for more flavor, cause it is a little bland. But still really good and easy! |
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Danielle
Submitted on 09/25/08 |
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| I was really looking forward to this as I'm an American living in England and can't get this dish. I am somewhat disappointed. It's the best fet alfredo I've made at home, but it doesn't taste like OG's version. I was an employee there so I have a good idea of what it tastes like. Something was missing from this recipe...it tasted a bit bland. I'll give it another try, but next time I won't use as much butter, will put in some more garlic and at least double the cheese. |
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Momhay
Submitted on 09/20/08 |
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| I think this is even better than OG. My teenage son makes it at least once a month, it has become "his" signature dish to impress friends and family. |
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Lara
Submitted on 09/09/08 |
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| This is the best. I've been making this for my family now for ages. It is soooo good. I add chicken or shrimp to make a variety sometimes. I love it and so does my kids! |
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Jack and Mar
Submitted on 08/13/08 |
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| OH MY GAWD!! This was soooo good! We had high expectations after reading the reviews and the final result far exceeded the expectation. As luck would have it, we went to OG shortly after making this and they no longer had the dish we went for (Tuscan Chicken - any recipes for that one out there??) so we ordered the Alfredo Pasta. (Not good to eat again so soon, but...) There was no comparison - this TSR version was MUCH better. I used "real" Parmesan cheese, no salt and added grilled chicken and broccoli to make it healthy. ;) |
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Michelle
Submitted on 06/09/08 |
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| It's nice to finally see a recipe for this that works! The others that I have seen all call for cream cheese. I used to work at the OG and I know that there isn't any cream cheese in the recipe, I just couldn't remember the rest! Thanks!!! |
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Jacqui
Submitted on 04/27/08 |
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| I wonder if Diana used real Parmesan or the fake pre-grated stuff. If you use real, fresh Parm and unsalted butter, the recipe isn't salty. It sure tastes good, but don't eat too much! |
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Amber
Submitted on 02/19/08 |
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| One word...Yummy! This is so good. I bought an already cooked rotisserie chicken which I cut up and added to the sauce before tossing, it was amazing. This will definitly be a regular in our house. |
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Janis
Submitted on 01/08/08 |
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| The 'too salty' taste that Diana was talking about depends on whether or not your butter is salted. If you buy salted butter, you don't need to add extra salt. This recipe is awesome! |
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Diana
Submitted on 10/19/07 |
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| I thought this recipe was OK. I was really excited about making it due to the rave reviews of everyone else, but I was a little disappointed with the results because it tasted quite salty. I don't think I will make it again unless someone tells me that doubling the cheese and cutting out the salt makes this recipe heaven. |
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Tanya
Submitted on 09/27/07 |
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| This is an AWESOME recipe. I have made this for several people and they have all said that it is better than Olive Garden! |
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Gina
Submitted on 09/25/07 |
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| I made this for my family and my In-laws tonight and EVERYONE loved it! I had to double the recipe but it was soooo easy and delicious! I will make this again and again. |
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Sherry
Submitted on 09/14/07 |
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| This is the best recipe. It Tastes just like Olive Garden! All we need are the bread sticks & salad recipes! |
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Bekka
Submitted on 08/23/07 |
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| Love this ! Make it for all my company and my hubby! I add about double the cheese, thats the only alteration I do to the recipe! GREAT and a lot cheaper than going to OG everytime we have the craving! |
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Mary
Submitted on 07/20/07 |
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| My hubs and I love this recipe! He asks for it once every other week. It is so like OG that no one that has tasted mine can tell the difference. I have only made three changes; 1) used about 3/4 of the stick of butter rather than the whole stick (otherwise your leftovers will look like they are swimming), 2) I used about 2 teaspoons of the already minced garlic and 3) used a full bag of parm cheese rather than the 1/2 cup it called for. Makes the dish much cheesier. :)
This item has definately become a staple in my recipe book!! |
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Mel
Submitted on 06/18/07 |
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| I thought that this was very similar to Olive Garden. Although I used more cheese than it called for. I put about 2/3 to 3/4 more depends on how much cheese you like. I also put let garlic. I made it for my husband and did not tell him I made it and he thought I went to Olive Garden and bought it. It is a very good recipe. |
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Dana
Submitted on 02/07/07 |
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| Great recipe! I have made it 2 times now, and to be honest me making it, it was alot better then Olive Gardens, I am sure due to the spices, I added more then called for. Last night I made it again and try something different I took the chicken and blackened it and it was the BEST... You must try it... You won't believe how Great it was... |
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carla
Submitted on 01/12/07 |
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| My husband and his friend loved this recipe. It tastes alot like the olive garden chicken alfredo and i know it's the only thing i eat at OG. I love it. |
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Anonymous
Submitted on 01/10/07 |
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| Do this when you are pressed for time and WOW your friends!!!! This great! Have fun with it and season to taste. I use extra red pepper and add seafood and mushrooms. |
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Mary
Submitted on 01/04/07 |
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| My hubby loved it. It was a little stronger than OG, but I think it was because I added more garlic than recommended (I used the already minced stuff). Other than that, I would definately eat again and again and again.... |
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Nicole
Submitted on 12/20/06 |
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| I made this the other night for dinner, and it didn't taste anything like the original. It was ok, but still nothing like the original... |
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Amy
Submitted on 11/20/06 |
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| We made this for a baby shower and was a huge hit! So good...would be even better with some shrimp added. |
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Allison
Submitted on 10/28/06 |
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| This is the best recipe ever. It's easy to make when you're in a rush or just want a good dinner. |
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Hannah
Submitted on 10/26/06 |
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| My family loves this recipe. They want me to make it at least once a week! |
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Christine
Submitted on 10/21/06 |
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| My son made this and it came out better than Olive Garden's! |
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Marisa Glasby
Submitted on 08/04/06 |
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| This was a great recipe. It tasted like the real thing. My family loved it! |
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Sherry
Submitted on 06/14/06 |
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| My friends think this is better than Olive Garden's. I use fresh garlic and fresh parm. I also add 1/2 cup of freshly grated romano for added flavor. |
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Lori
Submitted on 06/03/06 |
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| I love the Olive Garden Alfredo... this recipe tastes even better with grilled chiken in it. And I didn't spend $50 on the meal. Thank a bunch!!!! |
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Lauri
Submitted on 05/21/06 |
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| LOVED IT!! My husband said that it was my best alfredo yet. This recipe is amazing. I added some shrimp and that made it even better. |
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Luhweez
Submitted on 05/16/06 |
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| This is a great recipe. Its rich and creamy. (great with tortelini as well) |
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Ness
Submitted on 04/26/06 |
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| This recipe is awesome! I have most all your books and just cant get enough of them! My friends have had me make it for them like a ZILLION times! keep up the great work Todd! Youre the best! <3, Ness and many other satisfied tummies in SoCal! |
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Kel
Submitted on 04/18/06 |
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| This was the best recipe! I added Chicken and Broc. as well and it was VERY good. Thanks |
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Ethan
Submitted on 04/10/06 |
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| This recipe was great. We made it in a foods class and the teacher thought is was phenominal! We made a caijun flavored chicken to go with it.
excellent recipe! |
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P & J
Submitted on 03/03/06 |
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| Awesome! Tastes great. I made it with chicken & broc. My husband never wants me to buy the Alfredo sauce in a jar again. Some of the reviews indicated it was a little runny. Try using more Parmesan cheese....about 1 cup or more until you get it where you want it. |
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Jackie
Submitted on 02/08/06 |
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| This recipe turned out great!!! Chicken Alfredo is my fiance's favorite dish from Olive Garden and he thought it tasted exactly the same! The sauce was a little runny but he didn't seem to mind. We also topped it with chicken sauteed in minced garlic and butter. It added a great flavor! |
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Shelley
Submitted on 01/29/06 |
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| This is great. I made a double batch for the guys working on our roof, and there were NO leftovers. They were going for 2nds and thirds. It is a perfect recipe. |
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Dawn
Submitted on 01/23/06 |
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| Awesome! My family loved it. We added shrimp, but it was great without them also. |
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Tawney Boot
Submitted on 01/20/06 |
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| I love alfredo so I am so digging this recipe but I want to suggest putting chicken in it.
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p and g
Submitted on 01/15/06 |
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| This recipe was great. It is one of the best alfredo sauces we have ever had!!!! |
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lisa everett
Submitted on 12/19/05 |
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| I have made this recipe many times. It is so wonderful. I find sometime the sauce may be runny but not always. I let it sit a few minutes before serving helps. I add precooked shrimp heated in a little butter and minced galic. Oh so good. |
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Tonya
Submitted on 12/09/05 |
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| This recipe is the best using heavy whipping cream and extra parmesan cheese, about 1 1/2 cups. My neighbor and I have made this numerous times and half and half is horrible and whipping cream is okay. However, heavy whipping cream is the best. We use it for breadstick dipping, pizza sauce topping, and pasta! |
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RIANNAH
Submitted on 12/09/05 |
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| THIS RECIPE IS VERY GOOD!!!! THE CHEESE IS WHAT MAKES IT THICK. IF YOU ADD MORE CHEESE AND LET IT SIT FOR 5 TO 10 MINUTES AFTER YOU COOK IT, THAT WILL HELP. WHEN I MADE THIS RECIPE IT WAS NOT RUNNY AT ALL. |
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Brian
Submitted on 12/06/05 |
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| *** Make it thicker, Put the sauce in a blender with 1 teaspoon of cornstartch blend for 30 seconds, and wallah!!! BAM BAM BAM!!! |
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charta
Submitted on 12/05/05 |
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| Really good, but a little runny. Does anyone know a good way to thicken it up? |
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backSeatcook
Submitted on 11/28/05 |
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| Love this recipe! For those who want to reheat pasta with a cream sauce, just put some in a bowl, add a bit of milk and then microwave. Stir it up and the sauce should rebound. Not too much milk though! It's trial and error. I've always done this, for all non red sauces. |
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Rachelle
Submitted on 11/23/05 |
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| This is the best thing I have ever tasted...I got this recipe about 2 weeks ago and have already had it at least 15 times!! It is amazing...a bit runny but the taste makes up for that. |
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Laurie Decker
Submitted on 11/22/05 |
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| We are military living in England and we really miss all the chain restaurants in the states. This is the best!!! My family loves it and it is sooooo easy to make!!! It is not good re-heated though!!! |
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Jenn
Submitted on 11/18/05 |
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| Wow! I made this for a carry-in at work- and thought I would have whatever was left over for my dinner- but it was ALL GONE! (glad I got a taste at the carry-in!) I was so excited that it was such a hit- and SO EASY!!! As for the fat content- I figure as long as you don't eat alfredo every night- enjoy it when you can- the butter and cream is what makes it SO GOOD! |
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Good Witch of the South
Submitted on 11/18/05 |
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| I make this recipe quite often. It is a little runny. You could make a roux if you want, but I do not. I use real garlic cloves, smashed, and freshly grated Romano cheese.
Instead of using salt and pepper, I use a McCormick Steakhouse Grinder. It is a blend contaning salt, pepper, garlic, onion, red pepper and some others. It sounds funny to use the grinder, but it tastes so good! |
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olive garden alfredo pasta
Submitted on 11/17/05 |
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| This is the BEST recipe EVER!!!! Tastes almost exactly the same!! Trust me I would know!!! |
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Gwen
Submitted on 11/15/05 |
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| LOVED THIS RECIPE!!! We don't have an Olive Garden in our town and I crave their alfredo sauce. Sometimes I add cooked chicken or scallops. Yum, yum! |
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UnprofessionalFoodCritic
Submitted on 11/12/05 |
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| I bought Todd Wilbur's first book with the goal to cook every single recipe in it. I was a little disappointed in this recipe because it never did thicken. In my book, it only calls for 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, I ended up doubling that, which improved it to taste more like the original, I see now this site did that too. One day I added imitation lobster while heating it. That was really good. |
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Sheri
Submitted on 11/05/05 |
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| Was an excellent recipe it is a little runny. I added broccoli, matchstix carrots and chopped tomato. YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY!!! |
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Gina
Submitted on 10/29/05 |
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| Definitely one of the best I'd tried..it's one of my familly's favorites..I like to make it with chicken..tx..Gina |
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Mrs. Ruggles
Submitted on 10/27/05 |
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| My husband and I loved it. It tasts just like the real thing. The only thing is it is a little runny so I'm going to try corn starch to thicken it up. |
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Celia
Submitted on 10/16/05 |
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| This was a great recipe. We made it with our own homemade pasta and some grilled chicken. Fantastic! |
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Jim G
Submitted on 10/09/05 |
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| Very good... but I cut out 1/2 cup of heavy cream and added 3 FRESH garlic cloves...it's that garlic oil that does it for me...along with a hint of basil! |
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Eva
Submitted on 09/26/05 |
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| I make this with grilled shrimp. My husband says he hasn't tasted anything equally comparable to my version. Thanks Todd for giving me the basic, and I just took it from there! |
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Tonya
Submitted on 09/14/05 |
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| This recipe is the best! I've made this for my friends for years. It's great with grilled chicken, or our favorite, chicken parmesan!
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ANN
Submitted on 09/01/05 |
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| This is really yummy, but because it's so fattening instead of butter I use Smart Balance. You can find in the grocery store. And I use fat-free half-and-half. Plus, I add shrimp. It is so good you can't even tell it's low fat.
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Kendall
Submitted on 08/13/05 |
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| I love this recipe. I actually use garlic powder, but it comes out the same. The only thing is when you reheat it, all you can taste is butter. However, when it is just cooked, it taste just like the real thing. I always double the recipe. YUMMY! |
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Mik of Alaska
Submitted on 07/28/05 |
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| This is great stuff. I make it often but I usually fry a couple of boneless skinless breasts and dice them in to the sauce for an added kick. |
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Kristy
Submitted on 07/21/05 |
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| This was so delicious. I'm just learning how to cook and my husband was extremely impressed!! I mixed steamed broccoli in there and put the AppleBee's blackened chicken on top. It was fantastic!! |
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momma.cats
Submitted on 07/20/05 |
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| I love this recipe! I make it quite often at our house. YUM!!! |
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Laurie
Submitted on 07/20/05 |
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| This is the best clone recipe that I have ever tried!! Too bad it is fattening, but is it SOOO good!! Bravo on the minced garlic versus garlic powder. |
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EMPRESSoftheUNIVERSE
Submitted on 07/18/05 |
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| YEAH!!!!! This is THE BEST!!!!!! Tastes almost exactly like the original..and i would know(LOL). |
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