Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan)

Parmigiano Reggiano

Flavor and role

An Italian hard cheese aged 12 months or more, salty and strongly savory with crunchy crystals. Grated to finish dishes or melted into sauces.

Typical dishes and uses

Bolognese, moussaka, lasagna soup, Marry Me Chicken, carbonara (in place of pecorino)

Substitutes

Replace with Grana Padano 1:1, or Pecorino Romano (saltier, so use 3/4 the amount). Powdered Parmesan has weaker flavor.

Storage

Wrap a block in parchment paper and refrigerate 1-2 months. Simmer leftover rinds in soup for a richer broth.

Main countries

Italy

Used in this book

MoussakaMarry Me ChickenLasagna SoupBolognese (Ragù alla Bolognese)Ají de GallinaFettuccine AlfredoPotato Gnocchi with Tomato and BasilLasagne alla BologneseMargherita PizzaMinestroneMushroom RisottoPão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)Pasta al Pesto GenoveseAglio Olio Shrimp Fried Rice with Garlic ChipsSlow-Simmered Ají de Gallina with Toasted PecansNikkei Ají de Gallina Udon with Dashi and Soft-Boiled EggAjí de Gallina Pull-Apart Cheese SlidersCrispy Potato-Nest Bacalhau Brás Egg CupsBourguignon Ragù PappardelleBeef and Broccoli Garlic Butter SpaghettiRagù alla Bolognese with Handmade Egg TagliatelleBolognese Cheese-Pull ToastiePink Borscht RisottoBruschetta Pull-Apart Cheese BreadBudae-jjigae Rosé PenneButter Chicken RigatoniSansho Cacio e Pepe UdonSkillet Bannock Pizza Margherita (Italian-style)Toasted-Pepper Carbonara, Bain-Marie StyleKimchi Carbonara UdonCrispy Gnocchi Chicken Paprikash with ParmesanRosé Dakbokkeumtang (Gochujang Tomato Cream Chicken)Doenjang Cream PastaHandmade Egg Fettuccine AlfredoGochujang Cream AlfredoCrispy Alfredo Pasta NestsMortadella and Burrata Focaccia Sandwich with Pistachio PestoCognac Deep-Caramel Onion Soup GratinéeBaked-Potato Gnocchi with Sage Brown ButterGochujang Rosé GnocchiCrispy Garlic-Parmesan Gnocchi BitesItalian Tomato-Mozzarella Gyeran-jjimChicken rice risotto with ginger-scallion gremolataİmam Bayıldı Parmigiana (Turkish x Italian)Jambalaya Arancini with Cajun RémouladeJerk Chicken Rasta PastaChunjang Ragù RigatoniRosé Jjamppong with BaconCrispy Kartoffelpuffer Cups with Apple-Bacon Sour CreamChicken Katsu Parmigiana DonKimchi Bacon Cream UdonRed Wine Ragù Lasagna Soup with Lemon Basil RicottaBubbling Lasagna Dip with Garlic BaguetteLasagne Verdi with Homemade Spinach PastaKimchi Bulgogi LasagnaCrispy Lasagna CupsGruyère and Aged Cheddar Mac with Crispy Panko24-Hour Neapolitan-Style MargheritaMargherita Pull-Apart Pizza RollsCrispy-Skin Marry Me Chicken Thighs with White Wine Pan SauceGochujang Rosé Marry Me Chicken Rice BowlMarry Me Chicken Baguette MeltOven-Crisp Milanesa a Caballo Rice BowlGenoese Minestrone with PestoRoasted Minestrone Salad BowlBerbere Lentil Ragù RigatoniMoussaka Doria (Japanese Rice Gratin)Porcini-Stock Risotto with Butter-Seared MushroomsJapanese Miso Butter Shiitake RisottoCrispy Mushroom Risotto Squares with Whipped Ricotta and Hot HoneyOssobuco with Saffron Risotto alla MilaneseOsso Buco Sliders with Gremolata MayoPancit Canton CarbonaraAged-Cheese Sour Cassava Pão de QueijoJalapeño-Cheddar Cheese Bread Bites with Chipotle Honey ButterPão de Queijo Waffle with Egg, Avocado and Chili HoneyPastitsio with Slow-Simmered Beef and Pork Ragù and Bay-Infused BéchamelLinguine with Blanched-Basil Pesto & Potato CreamKorean Perilla-Basil Pesto Spaghetti with Garlic ShrimpPesto Eggs on Lemon-Ricotta ToastRatatouille Cheese Melt ToastPizza SamosasSchnitzel Bites with Lemon-Caper DipSpiral Spanakopita with Three CheesesSukiyaki CarbonaraCaprese TamagoyakiTomato and Egg Spaghetti (Chinese meets Italian)Tonkatsu ParmigianaBacon Parmesan Rosé TteokbokkiStracciatella TteokgukTurkish Pasta Chips with Chili Butter Yogurt DipKamatama Carbonara Udon

Updated 2026-10-10