Alfredo doesn’t need to be heavy to hold up. When done right, it coats pasta and fillings without breaking, thinning out, or pooling at the bottom of the plate. These 17 recipes show how Alfredo can stay creamy and structured whether it’s layered in a lasagna, tucked into manicotti, or stirred into soup. You’ll find shrimp, chicken, sausage, and steak paired with everything from tortellini to spaghetti. Each one holds together without curdling, keeps the sauce tight, and balances rich flavor with clean form. No gluey texture or greasy top, just consistent builds that don’t fall apart.

Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

Chicken Alfredo Lasagna. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Layered with chicken, pasta, and thick Alfredo sauce, this version stays stacked after slicing. The layers bake without excess liquid. Holds form, keeps flavor. No slide-off filling.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

Italian Crespelle – Chicken Alfredo Crepes

Italian Crespelle – Chicken Alfredo Crepes. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

Soft crepes folded around chicken and creamy Alfredo. The filling stays compact, the sauce clings inside. Bakes up clean. Doesn’t soak through or break apart.
Get the Recipe: Italian Crespelle – Chicken Alfredo Crepes

Asparagus Noodles with Alfredo Sauce and Bacon

Bowl of asparagus noodles with alfredo sauce and bacon with a fork.
Asparagus Noodles with Alfredo Sauce and Bacon. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Vegetable noodles that don’t get watery thanks to a reduced Alfredo sauce. Crisp-tender texture holds the creaminess. Bacon adds bite. Keeps light without leaking.
Get the Recipe: Asparagus Noodles with Alfredo Sauce and Bacon

Copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Alfredo

A bowl of olive garden creamy shrimp alfredo pasta served in a black bowl with a spoon.
Copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Alfredo. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

Firm shrimp in a thick, clingy Alfredo sauce that coats each bite. The fettuccine stays separated. Nothing puddles or clumps. Tastes familiar, feels refined.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Alfredo

Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Manicotti

Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Manicotti. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Pasta tubes packed with chicken and thick Alfredo. Sauce goes inside and over the top but stays in place. Bakes without spill. Fork cuts clean.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Manicotti

Spicy Alfredo Pasta

An overhead iimage of two spicy alfredo pasta in a white plate.
Spicy Alfredo Pasta. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Creamy with just enough heat to cut the richness. The texture stays smooth, not oily. Pasta is evenly coated. Bold without slipping apart.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Alfredo Pasta

Cabbage and Sausage Alfredo

A skillet containing a creamy cabbage and sausage alfredo garnished with herbs.
Cabbage and Sausage Alfredo. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Shredded cabbage softens but keeps structure in this skillet mix. Alfredo stays creamy, not watery. Sausage adds depth. Holds well when plated.
Get the Recipe: Cabbage and Sausage Alfredo

Alfredo Spaghetti

Alfredo Spaghetti. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

A tight, creamy Alfredo that doesn’t weigh down the noodles. Stays on the fork. Coats evenly without pooling. Simple, but no shortcuts.
Get the Recipe: Alfredo Spaghetti

Chicken Tortellini Alfredo Soup

A white bowl filled with creamy tortellini soup, containing spinach, red peppers, and chicken, on a gray textured placemat with a spoon nearby.
Chicken Tortellini Alfredo Soup. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Thicker than broth but still soup, this version keeps the Alfredo intact even when heated. Tortellini holds filling. Spoonable without being runny.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tortellini Alfredo Soup

Instant Pot Blackened Chicken Alfredo

Instant Pot Blackened Chicken Alfredo. Photo credit: xoxo Bella.

Pressure cooker method that locks in flavor and creaminess. The sauce sets as it cools, not splits. Chicken stays juicy. No broken cream here.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Blackened Chicken Alfredo

Spaghetti Alfredo with Broccoli

Spaghetti alfredo with broccoli florets in a pot with wooden spoon.
Spaghetti Alfredo with Broccoli. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Broccoli holds bite, Alfredo hugs the pasta without sliding off. The sauce thickens just right. No excess. Green and creamy without slop.
Get the Recipe: Spaghetti Alfredo with Broccoli

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Casserole

A wooden spoon scooping chicken broccoli alfredo casserole out of a serving dish.
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Casserole. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Baked and firm, this holds up on a plate or spoon. Sauce binds the pasta without going thin. Cheese adds extra hold. No mess.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Casserole

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine

A close-up of fettuccine Alfredo topped with grilled chicken pieces, garnished with parsley. Breadstick visible in the background.
Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

A tight take on the restaurant favorite. The chicken holds juice, the noodles don’t stick. Cream stays smooth even on reheating. Balanced and thick.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine

Shrimp Alfredo with Asparagus

Shrimp & Asparagus Alfredo on a black plate.
Shrimp Alfredo with Asparagus. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Shrimp and asparagus pair with Alfredo that doesn’t drown them. The vegetables stay crisp, the sauce coats. Keeps clean lines on the plate.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Alfredo with Asparagus

Alfredo Steak Pasta

Alfredo steak pasta in skillet with wooden spoon.
Alfredo Steak Pasta. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Rich meat meets firm pasta with a thick Alfredo base. The sauce balances the steak without breaking. No greasiness. Built for strong flavors.
Get the Recipe: Alfredo Steak Pasta

Slow Cooker Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Slow Cooker Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

Cooked low and slow without turning into soup. Pasta stays firm, chicken doesn’t shred too soft. Sauce binds even after hours. Reheat-friendly.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Quick Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Shrimp and fettuccine pasta in a large glass bowl.
Quick Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Fast but controlled, Alfredo that sets quickly without losing creaminess. Shrimp cook just right. Fettuccine stays slick but separated. It finishes without pooling or drying at the edges.
Get the Recipe: Quick Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

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