Fake Parmesan-why I only buy real parmesan (meal, noodles, refrigerated)

[Gerania]

Originally Posted by Bobdreamz

Just a note but real Fettuccini Alfredo is made from a bechamel sauce and is a basic "white sauce" which you can control the amount of Parmesan as you make it.

Bechamel Sauce Recipe : Mario Batali : Food Network

The amount of Heavy cream & butter in your recipe is beyond "UnGodly" and not healthy ! Try making a bechamel sauce first and it is not difficult.

Add the cheese after the bechamel sauce is made since you can control the taste.

Good luck !

"real" fettuccine alfredo doesn't contain any cream. it's pasta with butter and cheese.

[Gerania]

Originally Posted by jay5835

I've never made it with Bechamel sauce. I'm not sure I've ever even heard of it being made that way before. And as far as Mario's flour-based version being "real," I believe the original Fettucine Alfredo is nothing but butter, Parmgiano-Reggiano, and fettucine.

Alfredos Of Romes Original Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe - Food.com

i didn't read this before posting, obviously.

[shh1313]

Excellent recipe Jay! Thank you!

[shh1313]

Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Parmigiano Reggiano

I still haven't found the sodium content shakey/ vs The real deal..

Anyway.. If anyone stumbles across the info please let me know.
I'm sure other people might be interested!

Thank you!

[jay5835]

Originally Posted by shh1313

Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Parmigiano Reggiano

I still haven't found the sodium content shakey/ vs The real deal..

Anyway.. If anyone stumbles across the info please let me know.
I'm sure other people might be interested!

Thank you!

Is this what you're looking for? Kraft has 700g of sodium in 3 oz. P-R has 1284.

https://www.google.com/search?q=kraf...mjC3_qf9DhM%3A

Nutrition Facts and Analysis for Parmigiano Reggiano

Not going to use Green Can "Cheese" instead of Parmigiano-Reggiano because the latter has more salt, though.

[ABQConvict]

Generally, Parmesan is eaten in small enough quantities that the difference in sodium content in negligable. Go for the good stuff, in my opinion.

[burdell]

Originally Posted by ABQConvict

Generally, Parmesan is eaten in small enough quantities that the difference in sodium content in negligable. Go for the good stuff, in my opinion.

Yep! And with the good stuff you can break off a piece and enjoy with a little drizzle of balsamico.

[boiselover]

i always pay for proper cheese but i do have a weekness for some kraft american on my burgers or grilled cheese from time to time a staple growing up

[shh1313]

Thank you Jay, yes that was exactly what I was looking for..
Much appreciated. .

[nmnita]

Spoiled brat read an article in our paper just yesterday about the fillers in Parmesan cheese; I think now he will stop bitching about my spending so much money of decent cheese.