Parmesan

usgb/ˈpɑːrməzɑːn,ˈpɑːrməzæn/
noun

A type of hard cheese from Italy, often used grated on pasta.

My spaghetti Bolognese isn't complete without a generous sprinkle of Parmesan.
Visual representation of "parmesan" - A type of hard cheese from Italy, often used grated on pasta

Often appears as...

  • grated parmesan
  • parmesan cheese
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Culinary Staple

Parmesan is essential in Italian cuisine, especially for pasta dishes.

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A dash of parmesan can transform a simple tomato sauce into a gourmet pasta topping.
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Not Just For Pasta

Beyond pasta, it's used in soups, risottos, and salads for a flavor boost.

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Top your Caesar salad with shavings of parmesan for an authentic taste.
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Quality Variation

Authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano and generic parmesan are not the same, know the difference.

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Real Parmigiano-Reggiano has a distinct taste that generic parmesan can't match.
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