The Truth … about Locatelli.
t says: I’m a huge fan of Locatelli Pecorino Romano cheese. It started way-back-when, when I first met g and her family used “Locatelli” as their cheese on top of their pasta. It was salty and cheesy and really added something fun/different to tomato sauce (or crab pasta). So now, with any pasta g and I make at home, it’s our cheese of choice – even before Parmigiano Reggiano. The problem – it’s a little pricey. Check it out:
We fly through Locatellia pretty quickly – especially when I get the Microplane going (it makes it way too easy to just keep-on-grating). But now all that’s changed. I’ll tell you why …
One day I found myself in Whole Foods (likely picking up granola) standing near the cheese counter, ready to pick up some Locatelli. Then the cheesemonger-girl saw me contemplating the choices and offered some advice. “Why don’t you try this other Pecorino Romano – it’s like Locatelli, but creamier, has more of a peppery kick, and is a few bucks cheaper. And, of all the Pecorino Romano, it’s the only one actually made in Rome.” My interest was peaked:
Now, I’m not one to normally follow the advice of the Whole Foods cheesemonger – I always get the sneaking suspicion they’re trying to sell me something I don’t want. But hey – this was a recommendation for a cheaper cheese – so why not? I brought it home, put a slab in my mouth … and proceeded to be quite impressed! It really was like a creamier, more peppery Locatelli, but still with that salty-cheesey Locatelli background. It … is … awesome.
In short – the truth about Locatelli: Fulvi Pecorino Romano is way better and cheaper.
Yea, it’s good on pasta, too!
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