Caffeine's Alfredo - Lite Version

For the healthier alternative to our classic Alfredo, start off with getting a cup of yogurt and straining it in a sieve with a #2 coffee filter inside it. Rest the sieve over a small bowl so you don't make a mess in the fridge. You can do this overnight in the refrigerator for best results.

From there, you'll need these ingredients:
1 cup strained yogurt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup evaporated skim milk
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 tablespoon Butter Buds
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 ounce box fettucine pasta or other pasta like penne

Combine the strained yogurt with the cornstarch in a medium bowl. Stir until smooth. Add the evaporated skim milk. Then set aside. We'll come back to this.

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and saute for a minute. Don't let the garlic brown. Add the yogurt mixture to the saucepan and stir. Add the remaining ingredients (except the pasta) to the saucepan and continue to heat over medium/low heat. If it begins to boil, turn heat to low and simmer. Stir this often.

While the the sauce is on simmer, boil the pasta to the package directions to al dente.

Toss the pasta and sauce together in a large bowl and serve. Enjoy!

Caffeine's Fettucini Alfredo - Classic Style

A favorite around Caffeine Central is Alfredo.. You can't beat this served with a little garlic bread on the side. Cook up some chicken, pancetta, or some nice veggies (steamed broccoli for example) to toss into it to make a different dish each time. This is so easy too. I wonder why I don't make it more often. Stop buying the crap in jars.. This is much easier

What you'll need:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 cups heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste (sub one clove garlic minced if desired)
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 12 box fettuccine pasta or pasta of your choice (penne is nice too)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (I also use Romano for a bit more of a bite)

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the cream, garlic powder, and pepper and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the sauce gets thick.

The the same time, boil the pasta to al dente (follow package instructions).

When the sauce gets to your desired consistency, stir in the Parmesan cheese.

When the pasta is cooked, drain it. Serve the pasta on plates with the Alfredo sauce poured over top. I will often serve it Southern family style where it's all mixed together in one serving dish for everyone to grab for themselves.

Enjoy!