Parmesan
noun
Par·me·san
ˈpär-mə-ˌzän 
-ˌzhän,
-zən,
-ˌzan
: a very hard dry sharply flavored cheese that is sold grated or in wedges
sprinkled grated Parmesan over the spaghetti
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Once cooked, the meatballs are tender, juicy, and absorb all the garlicky flavor of the sauce, which is rich from Parmesan cheese and nicely balance with a little acidity from wine.
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
The standout was a risotto with squash, vegan pesto, and Parmesan—I'd be impressed to have a vegan dish as delicious in a restaurant.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 29 May 2025
In a small blender, combine mayo, sour cream, heavy cream, garlic, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, basil, and Parmesan cheese.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025
Thin sheets of pasta are loaded with a mixture of fresh ricotta, eggs and Parmesan, then run through the ravioli attachment on our mixer, and finally boiled along with her signature tomato sauce plus more Parmesan cheese.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
The standout was a risotto with squash, vegan pesto, and Parmesan—I'd be impressed to have a vegan dish as delicious in a restaurant.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 29 May 2025
In a small blender, combine mayo, sour cream, heavy cream, garlic, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, basil, and Parmesan cheese.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025
Thin sheets of pasta are loaded with a mixture of fresh ricotta, eggs and Parmesan, then run through the ravioli attachment on our mixer, and finally boiled along with her signature tomato sauce plus more Parmesan cheese.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
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“Parmesan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Parmesan. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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Parmesan
noun
Par·me·san
ˈpär-mə-ˌzän
-ˌzhän
-ˌzhän
-zən,
-ˌzan
: a very hard dry sharply flavored cheese that is sold grated or in wedges
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