Parmesan cheese

Other Names:parmigiano-reggiano

What is Parmesan cheese

A dry, hard grateable cheese from the Parma region of Italy. Although many domestic versions are available there is no replacing the flavor of traditional Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. This classic Italian specialty is used shaved fine over vegetables or salads or added to pastas as well as many other dishes.http://www.parmaitaly.com/parmigianok.html

Substitute for Parmesan cheese

Romano cheese (more pungeant) OR Asiago (saltier) OR Manchego

Equivalents

8oz parmesan cheese = 1 1/2 cups, grated

metric conversions →

Hard Cheese

Nutrition Information For Parmesan cheese

Serving Size

1 oz

Calories

111

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 7g

10%

Saturated Fat 5g

10%

Cholesterol 19mg

10%

Sodium 454mg

20%

Potassium

26g

Total Carbohydrate 1g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 0g

Protein 10g

20%

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Parmesan cheese Recipes

Angel Hair Pasta With Everything
Angel hair pasta (or vermicelli) with every; maybe not everything but this recipe has a nice combination of vegetables including fresh tomatoes, mushrooms and zucchini with a added bit of ham.
Avocado and Coriander Pesto
Recipe for Avocado and Cilantro (coriander) Pesto includes cilantro, garlic, lemon, cashew nuts, parmesan cheese and avocado oil. nut oils
Martin’s Cardoon Potato Gratin
Recipe for a Cardoon Potato Gratin with Parmesan Cheese. Cardoons are a relative of the globe artichoke.
Shrimp And Olive Pasta With Wisconsin Parmesan Cheese
This simple dish features fresh asparagus, olives and shrimp in a white wine sauce, tossed with rotini pasta and grated Parmesan cheese.
Parmesan Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms are always a hit at our parties. This version uses Italian sausage, Parmesan cheese, parsley and bread crumbs. Serve with Moet Chandon Champagne.