[Colbyt]

I have never made Alfredo sauce from scratch and have a recipe I want to try. I know I don't want to use the stuff with wood dust. Kroger has so many varieties at so many price points that I find it confusing.

What is a decent middle of the road parm cheese?

How much by weight do I need to make a grated cup?

Bonus points for a specific name. I hate shopping.

 

[Shane R]

A grated cup is 4-5 oz. by weight (depending on the moisture content of the cheese). Kroger Private Selection is usually a solid choice. That's going to be a more American style cheese and not bone dry and crusty like an Italian cheese.

 

[PickyPrincess]

The brand I use in my sauces is Sartori Classic Parmesan cheese.

It's not cheap; our grocery local grocery sells a 7-ounce bag for $5.14.

 

[LeonardoDaBenz]

For sure, NEVER use stuff that has already been grated (like that *&^%&^^ in that green can).

Nor shredded stuff in bags. Chemicals are always added to keep it from clumping.

 

[Steve-o]

+1 on the Sartori. In my experience their cheeses consistently punch above their weight class considering their price.

 

[Colbyt]

Looks like the nearby Kroger does not stock the Sartori in wedges, only shredded. So, it looks like the private selection wedge gets the action.

Appreciate the help.

 

[Wooleybooger]

I think I have the Kroger Private Selection. I use a micro-plane to grate it over stuff.

I'm reminded of the time I worked in an Olive Garden kitchen. They were getting orders for something with Alfredo sauce. The guy working that station kept refusing them saying the "Alf" wasn't any good. That cooker/fryer was next to my station and not my responsibility. I looked and it was grainy, separated maybe so not being busy I grabbed a very large whisk and worked on it putting it back together. Tasted OK to me for a sauce made with a base. Word was out and no more orders however.

 

[Roll_Bones]

When I buy Parmesan I always buy the very best. Parmesan Reggiano. Its special.

Parmigiano Reggiano DOP - Parmigiano Reggiano USA

parmigianoreggiano.us

Costco sells the it. Its about $19 a pound. But a wedge will last for months. I buy the Parmesan and the Pecorino Romano there as well.
Both are labeled Kirkland brand and are excellent.

 

[Colbyt]

I just developed a new appreciation for the waiters at a local eatery who mico-grate that stuff at the table. Artists they are.

 

[Colbyt]

Dinner was a big success. We made the Alfredo sauce and used it over Potato Gnocchi. Could not find any fresh or frozen gnocchi but did find a shelf stable imported product that was better than the last frozen one we tried.

Sorry. No pictures.

I found that I liked it a bit better with some added garlic powder applied at the table.

Next time I may go for the 18 month aged parm. The 10 month was good but a bit more flvor might be nice.