Parmesan

This pesto is a little different—the grilled tomato base brings a sweet smokiness.

Turn the iconic cacio e pepe pasta into something a little more kid-friendly by tossing in fresh corn to add a pop of sweetness to every cheesy, peppery bite.

Mid-summer is prime time for zucchini. That means "zoodle" season—if there ever is one—is now. This version tastes surprisingly indulgent, tossed with plenty of cheese, red pepper flakes, and olive oil.

These delicious crisp, cheesy snacks are perfect for entertaining and parties. Serve them with a glass of wine and a bowl of olives or as savory dippers for tzatziki.

Melt Parmesan into tortilla-like discs to sandwich spicy squash blossoms for this summery hors d'oeuvre.

All you need for this simple pasta are onions, garlic, and Parmesan. The caramelized onions bring a luscious sweetness, while the pasta water and Parm bring salt and depth to the creamy sauce.

Made with leftover risotto, these rice balls are stuffed with prosciutto, Parmesan, and parsley. Serve them as an appetizer at your next cocktail party.

This is project cooking at its best: tender manicotti wrappers are made by quickly cooking batter into pasta-like crepes. They're filled with a creamy trio of ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella, and covered with fresh tomato sauce before baking.

This go-to meal, ready in less than 20 minutes, has all the elements of a classic chicken Caesar salad—but instead of tossing them together, we celebrate each on its own.

Lucky for you, you probably have most of the ingredients for this luscious tomato-packed sauce in your kitchen right now.

Parmesan and thyme make this Dutch baby decidedly savory—but the real beauty here is that the batter can be made up to two days in advance and kept in the fridge for an easy, romantic breakfast for two.

In this one-pot meal, pasta simmers in a luxurious sauce of Italian sausage, butternut squash, sage, and cream until glossy.

A generous dash of crushed red pepper cuts through the sweet, rich tomato-cream sauce of this Italian-American classic.

Crisping mushrooms in bacon fat infused with rosemary gives this salad satisfying texture and rich, comforting flavor, enhanced by a runny poached egg.

Finally, a creamy, buttery risotto without all of the stirring. Just pop it in the oven and roast some mushrooms alongside to top off the finished dish.

How do you get anyone (really, anyone) to eat kale and mushrooms? Layer them with toasted bread cubes and cover with Gruyère and Parmesan.

This recipe makes deeply flavorful broth out of something that most people throw away: the hard rinds of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

In this extra cheesy, extra comforting meal, spaghetti pie meets an Italian classic: cacio e pepe.

A make-ahead Parmesan and panko crumble adds addictive savory crunch to this large-format holiday side.