The Luxurious Steak Upgrade Your Fettuccine Alfredo Deserves

Tips for building Alfredo sauce from steak drippings

Once you've deglazed your fond, you can proceed with your preferred Alfredo sauce recipe. Most recipes feature similar ingredients, such as heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese. After melting the butter, consider incorporating some finely minced garlic and sautéing it until fragrant. This step will help lift any remaining fond from the bottom of the skillet and create a flavorful base for your sauce.

When it's time to add the heavy cream (which is the secret ingredient in Olive Garden's Alfredo sauce), the trick is to stir continuously while pouring it in to ensure it blends well with the melted butter. Only then can you bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to thicken. While the sauce simmers, you can cook your fettuccine in a pot of salted water, saving some of the pasta water to adjust the consistency of your Alfredo sauce as needed. The starchy water also helps the sauce adhere to the pasta and prevents it from becoming gummy.

Finally, to thicken your sauce with cheese, do so off the heat to avoid separation or clumping. Freshly grated Parmesan is the best choice, and be sure to add it gradually, stirring constantly until it melts and becomes smooth. For serving, you can slice your steak as usual or cut it into cubes and mix it with your pasta before plating. Whichever method you choose, your fettuccine will be wonderfully rich and meaty.