Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic Italian dish, but it’s not the only way to use alfredo sauce. These main courses and delicious side dishes pair perfectly with alfredo sauce and will give you more chances to use this creamy and cheesy sauce.
On this list you’ll find everything from chicken strips to leafy greens that can all use a dose of alfredo sauce. If you believe there is no such thing as too much cheese then these recipes are for you.

Alfredo Sauce Recipes to Try
How to Store Alfredo Sauce
After making alfredo sauce be sure to let it cool completely. Then, store in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator. Use the sauce within 4 to 5 days for best results.
60+ Delicious Recipes to Serve with Alfredo Sauce
Lemon Pepper Breaded Tilapia with Pasta, Tomatoes and Basil
This Lemon Pepper Breaded Tilapia with Pasta, Tomatoes and Basil is a perfect light and easy meal! It is ready in about 40 minutes and perfect for spring and summer. Skip the olive oil and toss the pasta in alfredo sauce!
Almond Crusted Chicken
Gluten-Free Oven Baked Almond Crusted Chicken is a fun twist on the classic breaded chicken. Serve with fettuccine noodles, alfredo sauce and your favorite steamed green vegetables.
Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu is coated in a crunchy breading and is filled with ham and melty cheese! While chicken cordon bleu may sound like a fancy meal this recipe will walk you through how easy it is to put together. It is sure to become a family favorite for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Easy Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Eggplant Fries
These Easy Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Eggplant Fries are a delicious snack, appetizer or meal! Pair with your favorite pasta sauce for dipping. This recipe makes a great addition to pasta dishes.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Parmesan
These Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Parmesan are an impressive but easy and simple side dish to make! They are salty and cheesy with a crisp texture. This easy side dish is the perfect compliment to your favorite meals.
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Lasagna
This Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Lasagna is so delicious! It can be prepped ahead of time and baked when ready to eat. Everyone is sure to love this dish! Swap out traditional alfredo sauce for our Vegan Pumpkin Cashew Alfredo Sauce for a fun fall dinner.
Easy Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp
This Easy Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp is one of the fastest ways to prepare shrimp at home! Shrimp cooks in just a few minutes using this method making it a great recipe for busy weeknights. Serve this recipe as a main dish or appetizer.
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are a quick and easy protein to make for a weeknight dinner. We marinated these chicken thighs before cooking them and they came out full of flavor and stayed juicy inside with crispy edges. Chop up these cooked chicken thighs to make and add to alfredo and pasta for a flavorful, creamy chicken alfredo.
Air Fryer Blackened Chicken
If you like spicy this Air Fryer Blackened Chicken is for you! Pair this spicy chicken dish with your favorite sides for an easy weeknight dinner. This recipe is an excellent choice if you like the combination of spice with alfredo sauce.
Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs
Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs are simple to put together and make for the perfect addition to pasta for a weeknight dinner or dip them in sauce as an appetizer or snack! These delicious meatballs are sure to be loved by all.
Pasta with Italian Sausage and Broccoli
Fresh broccoli florets, browned Italian sausage and pasta make this pasta dish one the whole family will love. All you need is about 30 minutes to have this meal on the table and ready to eat. Top with a little bit of alfredo sauce to make this pasta cheesy.
Turkey Zucchini Meatballs
Turkey Zucchini Meatballs are a delicious low carb meatball recipe. This recipe is a great way to include extra veggies in your dinner while keeping the meatballs moist.
Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli and Linguine
Ready in just 35 minutes, Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli and Linguine is a classic, delicious easy weekday Italian-American dish that has become a favorite for many. This hearty and satisfying meal is made with tender chunks of chicken, broccoli florets and linguine pasta, all smothered in a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce.
No-Knead Cheesy Garlic Bread Fingers Recipe
Hot, tender, fluffy bread baked under garlic butter and a blanket of stretchy, gooey mozzarella. Serve with spaghetti, or as an appetizer with warm marinara or alfredo sauce!
Pumpkin Herb Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls
Healthier homemade whole wheat rolls – garlic herb pumpkin flavor! Using only whole wheat flour, yeast, pumpkin, maple syrup, herbs, and spices, these festive rolls are the perfect addition to your holiday dinner. The garlic herb flavor really comes through and makes them a special roll that will keep you wanting more!
Cauliflower Pasta Recipe: A Flavorful and Affordable Side Dish
A simple yet healthful dish, this Cauliflower Pasta is ideal for enjoying with your favorite protein. It comes together in 15 minutes and delivers satisfying flavors.
Keto Chicken Drumsticks Air Fryer – So Crispy!
Make these extra crispy Air fryer Chicken Drumsticks – no batter, no deep-frying, and no breadcrumbs needed!
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs In Air Fryer
Smokey paprika teams with tangy lemon juice, and a sprinkling of herbs to create a quick and easy delicious meal that is guaranteed to please everyone.
Crispy Chicken Costoletta Cheesecake Factory Recipe
Learn how to make Crispy Chicken Costoletta Cheesecake Factory Copycat at home! This is an easy dinner recipe that takes less than 30 to prepare, making it a perfect weeknight meal!
Crispy Pan Fried Shrimp (Easy Recipe)
The pan fried shrimp is packed with flavor and ready in just 10 minutes. This low-carb, keto dish is perfect as an appetizer, but can even be tossed into pasta for a quick, delicious dinner.
Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower
Air fryer broccoli and cauliflower is perfectly crispy and well seasoned with garlic and parmesan cheese. You only need 15 minutes to make this healthy side dish.
Roasted Vegetables: A Mediterranean Recipe
These oven-roasted vegetables are versatile and healthy side dish that can be customized to your liking with a variety of vegetables and spices. They are best served with Alfredo sauce as the creamy richness complements the roasted flavors and adds a luxurious touch to the dish.
Baked Italian Meatballs with Alfredo Sauce
Baked Italian meatballs are delicious with alfredo sauce. With lots of Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs, these simple meatballs are perfect tossed with hot pasta and creamy alfredo.
Shrimp Tortellini
This dish combines the sweetness of succulent shrimp, the rich creaminess of a well-made Alfredo sauce, and the hearty goodness of cheese-stuffed tortellini.
Air Fryer Fish and Chips
This traditional British dish is a delightful combo of crispy, golden brown fish fillets and hot, comforting chips, usually served with a side of Alfredo sauce, tartare sauce or mushy peas.
Air Fryer Crumbed Steak
If you are looking for a quick and easy meal idea that can be used in a variety of different ways, then you will love this crispy air fryer crumbed steak. It will give an exotic combination with alfredo sauce!
Spam fries (2-ingredients)
Savoury and full of umami, these luncheon meat fries, or SPAM fries, will leave you wanting more! Crisp outside but soft inside, they're super simple to make and on the table in under 30 minutes! (I have tested them 5 different ways!)
Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
Here’s my recipe for super creamy, garlicky, delicious and cheesy Instant Pot scalloped potatoes! Baked in a rich cheesy sauce till perfection, this side dish is perfect for your next holidays dinner and to pair with any meal.
Olive Garden Breadsticks (Copycat Recipe)
Olive Garden Breadsticks copycat recipe for you to recreate at home! These simple Italian breadsticks are buttery, garlicky, and ultra-soft. Serve with alfredo sauce, cheesy marinara, or homemade marinara.
Italian Chicken Cutlets
These Italian chicken cutlets can taste incredible when teamed up with some Alfredo sauce. They’re juicy, crunchy and full of flavor and come together perfectly with the Italian flavors of the sauce.
Air Fryer Asparagus Fries
Almond flour and parmesan cheese give these asparagus fries a delicious crispy coating. This quick and easy, healthy snack or side dish takes just 8 minutes to cook in the air fryer. Perfect for dipping.
Kid-Friendly Green Pasta Recipe
This easy weeknight meal is kid-friendly and delicious! Spinach, pesto and Alfredo sauce make the perfect quick pasta dish!
Grilled Honey Balsamic Chicken
Grilled honey balsamic chicken breasts are grilled juicy and glazed in a sweet and tangy marinade! This grilled chicken recipe is the perfect addition for fettuccine alfredo.
How To Make Homemade Fettuccine (By Hand or Machine)
Homemade Fettuccine Pasta is a fun and easy way to treat your family, friends and guests! This fresh pasta can be made with a pasta machine or entirely by hand!
Baked Zucchini Fritters - Gluten Free
These crispy baked zucchini fritters are easy to make and perfect with your favorite dipping sauce, hot out of the oven or cold. No breadcrumbs needed, but parmesan cheese makes them perfectly crispy and flavorful.
Panko Chicken (perfectly crispy)
Perfectly crispy and insanely tasty panko chicken in just 20 minutes. Serve with pasta and alfredo sauce for a delicious dinner.
Best Easy Garlic Bread Recipe
This Garlic Bread recipe pairs beautifully with your favorite Italian dishes. It’s buttery, garlicky, and toasted to perfection with a soft inside and crunchy exterior.
Air Fryer Steak Bites
Air Fryer Steak bites are a deliciously easy way to cook steak at home! In under 15 minutes, tender, juicy steak is tossed in a light, savory seasoning and air fried to perfection before being doused in a rich, garlic butter sauce. If you need a quick, satisfying, protein-packed dinner idea, you’ve got to try these garlic butter steak bites!
Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Make the iconic Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken at home! This irresistible chicken dinner is easy enough for a weeknight dinner, yet impressive enough to make for a dinner party. Packed with flavor and cooked to perfection, this easy copycat recipe is sure to make it’s way to your favorite recipes list!
Vegan Pink Heart Spinach Ravioli
This vegan spinach ravioli uses beetroot to color it naturally pink. Use a cookie cutter to make them heart shaped too!
Chicken Alfredo Fusilli Pasta | Creamy, Cheesy, & Tasty
Chicken alfredo fusilli pasta becomes my comfort food choice. With the simple steps, you can get flavorful fusilli pasta with crispy fried chicken. So creamy and cheesy chicken alfredo.
Shrimp Scampi Without Wine
Make a creamy version of shrimp scampi by adding Alfredo sauce. This is a very easy date-night dinner recipe that takes no effort to make.
One Skillet Cheese Tortellini
This one skillet tortellini pasta dinner can be made with red sauce or alfredo sauce. The best part is that this pasta dinner recipe comes together in just 30 Minutes.
Authentic Italian Focaccia
Our authentic Italian focaccia bread recipe comes straight from an Italian friend when we lived in Europe. That is why it is quite possibly the best focaccia bread you’ll ever taste. Light and airy with a savory topping, this focaccia is perfect on its own, as a base for pizza, or to hold your favorite sandwich toppings.
Potato Gnocchi From Scratch
Toss potato gnocchi with rich alfredo sauce and serve with a green salad for an outrageously tasty Italian meal.
Baked Chicken Meatballs
These Baked Chicken Meatballs are made with minimal ingredients and are bursting with irresistible Italian flavor. They’re delicious served on their own or covered in sauce on top of pasta.
Juicy Chicken Sausage Meatballs
Juicy and flavorful chicken sausage meatballs to go with almost any Italian themed sides. There’s something about meatballs. Perfect for a versatile, easy meal yet also the perfect star to complete a more involved and homestyle dish.
Easy Cajun Blackened Shrimp
These delicious and juicy blackened shrimp make a perfect pairing with a creamy alfredo pasta! Includes recipe for homemade blackening seasoning.
Apricot and Cherry Focaccia
A summer ready bread; this Apricot and Cherry Focaccia is perfect as an appetizer. Studded with fresh stone fruits; this focaccia is slightly sweet, soft, fluffy and satisfyingly chewy.
Gluten-free Garlic Bread
See how easy it is the make a delicious buttery gluten-free garlic bread that is ready to enjoy with all your favorite pasta recipes!
Crusty No Knead Einkorn Bread (Dutch Oven)
Learn how easy it is to make this crusty no knead einkorn bread recipe in the dutch oven today! Just 3 simple ingredients transform into a delicious, crusty loaf of wholesome einkorn bread. If this is your first time baking bread you’ll impress yourself with this easy-to-make, fancy bread made with einkorn flour!
GARLIC PARMESAN BREAD TWISTS | HOW TO MAKE GARLIC KNOTS
Garlic Parmesan Bread Twists or Garlic Knots are easy to make, buttery and melt-in-mouth, super soft and fluffy made using fresh homemade pizza dough from scratch which is then topped with flavorful garlic cheese butter.
Italian Sauteed Peppers and Onions
Simple yet flavorful, these caramelized Italian Sautéed Peppers and Onions are sure to delight with their colorful presentation! Use this recipe to make a fantastic topping to jazz up your favorite mains like pasta, steak, chicken, shrimp, or sandwiches.
Crispy Pan Fried Gnocchi
This crispy pan fried gnocchi is a simple and quick recipe to make in only 20 minutes for an easy weeknight meal. Crispy gnocchi coated in a light sauce made with garlic, herbs, butter and parmesan. This recipe would taste amazing with alfredo sauce!
Air Fryer Ravioli (Toasted Ravioli Recipe!)
These little pockets of goodness are dipped in breadcrumbs and then air-fried until crispy, creating a satisfying crunch that will leave your taste buds dancing. Simply pop them into your air fryer and let it work its magic.
Homemade Vegan Pasta (Only 3 Ingredients!)
Making this homemade vegan pasta is a breeze with just two pantry staples! Not only is it incredibly easy to make, but it also tastes far better than anything you can find in a store.
Easy Instant Pot Chicken Tenders
Cast Iron Chicken Breast
Pour your favorite Alfredo sauce over this 4 ingredient chicken breast! Enjoy with pasta, broccoli or your favorite low carb noodles!
Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
For an easy side or vegetarian main course top tender spaghetti squash with Alfredo sauce. Cooking spaghetti squash in the air fryer is fast and easy.
Cajun Style Blackened Cod | Easy Cod Recipe
This dish is all about that perfect crust on the outside and a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth inside. And with our homemade blackening seasoning - it's like a flavor explosion in your mouth!
Frozen Shrimp in Air Fryer
Cook frozen shrimp in the air fryer, add your favorite pasta and alfredo sauce, and enjoy a delicious and easy meal!
Easy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
These air fryer chicken cutlets are crispy, delicious and easy to make. Serve them with your favorite side or as a sandwich.
Creamy Vegetable Pasta
This Creamy Vegetable Pasta is the perfect 30 minute spring meal! It's loaded with fresh veggies and tossed in a lightened-up cream sauce.
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