Parmesan
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.
Often appears as...
- grated parmesan
- parmesan cheese
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.
Often appears as...
- grated parmesan
- parmesan cheese
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Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Staple
Parmesan is essential in Italian cuisine, especially for pasta dishes.
A dash of parmesan can transform a simple tomato sauce into a gourmet pasta topping.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just For Pasta
Beyond pasta, it's used in soups, risottos, and salads for a flavor boost.
Top your Caesar salad with shavings of parmesan for an authentic taste.
Pro Tip 3/3Quality Variation
Authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano and generic parmesan are not the same, know the difference.
Real Parmigiano-Reggiano has a distinct taste that generic parmesan can't match.
Compare with
cheddar
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A brie(f) history of...
cheesemaking practices, and aging processes that led to many of today’s popular cheeses. Parmesan, Roquefort, Munster and several Swiss types were all refined and perfected by these cheesemaking clergymen.
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A brie(f) history of...
cheesemaking practices, and aging processes that led to many of today’s popular cheeses. Parmesan, Roquefort, Munster and several Swiss types were all refined and perfected by these cheesemaking clergymen.
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Rachel Platten
American Musician
Food-wise, oh man, I tend to really indulge on vacation because a lot of my friends are incredible chefs. One friend makes an eggplant parmesan that is heavenly and melts in your mouth, and another makes a chocolate pudding that I can't resist.
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Isabella Rossellini
Italian Actress
I always have parmigiano-reggiano, olive oil and pasta at home. When people get sick, they want chicken soup; I want spaghetti with parmesan cheese, olive oil and a bit of lemon zest. It makes me feel better every time.
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Candy Crowley
American Journalist
I'm a vegetarian who doesn't like eggplant parmesan. Isn't that awful? I'm also sick of portobello mushrooms. People are like, 'A vegetarian's coming to dinner,' so they serve those.
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Rachel Platten
American Musician
Food-wise, oh man, I tend to really indulge on vacation because a lot of my friends are incredible chefs. One friend makes an eggplant parmesan that is heavenly and melts in your mouth, and another makes a chocolate pudding that I can't resist.
Quote examples
Isabella Rossellini
Italian Actress
I always have parmigiano-reggiano, olive oil and pasta at home. When people get sick, they want chicken soup; I want spaghetti with parmesan cheese, olive oil and a bit of lemon zest. It makes me feel better every time.
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Candy Crowley
American Journalist
I'm a vegetarian who doesn't like eggplant parmesan. Isn't that awful? I'm also sick of portobello mushrooms. People are like, 'A vegetarian's coming to dinner,' so they serve those.
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