Dairy
Parmigiano Reggiano
Also called parmesan, parmigiano
What it is
Hard, aged cow's milk cheese from a protected northern Italian zone. Grana Padano is a cousin.
Origin
Emilia-Romagna and parts of Lombardy.
Flavour
Salty, nutty, crystalline.
How to use it
Grate finely. For carbonara, pecorino is more traditional; a mix is common outside strict Roman kitchens.
Storage
Wrap in paper, then a loose bag, in the fridge.
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What is Parmigiano Reggiano?
Hard, aged cow's milk cheese from a protected northern Italian zone. Grana Padano is a cousin.
How do I use Parmigiano Reggiano?
Grate finely. For carbonara, pecorino is more traditional; a mix is common outside strict Roman kitchens.
How do I store Parmigiano Reggiano?
Wrap in paper, then a loose bag, in the fridge.
What does it taste like?
Salty, nutty, crystalline.
What allergens should I watch?
Milk. Check the packet in your kitchen.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Allergens: Milk
Recipes using it
Risotto alla Milanese
Risotto alla Milanese
Saffron risotto, yellow on purpose — bone marrow if you are old-school, butter and parmigiano if you are cooking on a Tuesday.
40 minMediumNo chilli
Pesto alla Genovese
Pesto alla Genovese
Basil, pine nuts, garlic, cheese and oil — pounded, not cooked, and not a jar of green oil.
27 minEasyNo chilli
Polenta
Polenta
Northern cornmeal porridge — soft with cheese, or set, sliced and grilled the next day.
45 minEasyNo chilli
Ají de gallina
Ají de gallina
Shredded chicken in a bread-thickened yellow chilli sauce — Lima comfort that looks rich and is.
1 hrMedium🌶️🌶️
Cumberland Pie
Cumberland Pie from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
29 hrA bit of workNo chilli
Potato Gratin with Chicken
15 minute potato gratin with chicken and bacon greens: a gratin always seems more effort and more indulgent than ordinary boiled or roasts, but it doesn't have to take 45mins, it's nice for a change and you can control t
1 hr 8 minMediumNo chilli
Salmon Prawn Risotto
Salmon Prawn Risotto from Italy. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minMediumNo chilli
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Bolognese from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
44 minMediumNo chilli
Spicy Arrabiata Penne
Spicy Arrabiata Penne from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
26 minMedium🌶️
Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni
First make the tomato sauce. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the garlic for 1 min. Add the sugar, vinegar, tomatoes and some seasoning and simmer for 20 mins, stirring occasionally, until thick. Add the basil and div
1 hr 11 minA bit of workNo chilli
Venetian Duck Ragu
Venetian Duck Ragu from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 42 minA bit of workNo chilli
Chicken Alfredo Primavera
Chicken Alfredo Primavera from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
51 minA bit of workNo chilli
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine Alfredo from Italy. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minEasyNo chilli
Ribollita
Ribollita from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hrA bit of workNo chilli
Fettucine alfredo
Fettucine alfredo from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
24 minMediumNo chilli
Lasagne
Lasagne from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 28 minA bit of workNo chilli
Pilchard puttanesca
Pilchard puttanesca from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
15 minMedium🌶️
Spaghetti with Spanish flavours
Spaghetti with Spanish flavours from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
18 minEasyNo chilli
French Omelette
Get everything ready. Warm a 20cm (measured across the top) non-stick frying pan on a medium heat. Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them with a fork so they break up and mix, but not as completely as you would for scr
40 minMediumNo chilli
Provençal Omelette Cake
Break the eggs into two bowls, five in each. Whisk lightly and season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a pan, add the courgettes and spring onions, then fry gently for about 10 mins until softened. Cool, then stir i
24 hr 55 minA bit of work🌶️
Summer Pistou
Summer Pistou from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
24 minMediumNo chilli
Three-cheese souffles
Three-cheese souffles from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 31 minA bit of work🌶️
Grilled corn with garlic mayo & grated cheese
Grilled corn with garlic mayo & grated cheese from Brazil. Times were inferred from the source steps.
20 minEasyNo chilli
Brazilian cheese bread (pão de queijo)
pão de queijo
Brazilian cheese bread (pão de queijo) from Brazil. Times were inferred from the source steps.
45 minMediumNo chilli