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Parmesan cheese
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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 →

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Nutrition Information For Parmesan cheese

Serving Size
1 oz
 
Calories
111
Calories from Fat
63
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
10%
Saturated Fat 5g
10%
Cholesterol 19mg
10%
Sodium 454mg
20%
Potassium
26g
0%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
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.

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