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Cheese Pasta
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Simple Macaroni and Cheese
FAQ
Parmesan is the best Italian cheese for pasta along with mozzarella cheese the best melting cheese for pasta, ricotta cheese, pecorino romano cheese, gorgonzola cheese, asiago cheese, ricotta salata cheese, provolone cheese and grana padano cheese.
Return pasta to pot and place over low heat. Stir in butter until melted. Stir in milk and cheese until melted and smooth. Season with garlic powder and pepper and serve.
You can add it to almost any type of pasta. It works particularly well in creamy sauces or baked pasta dishes. However, keep in mind that cheese is a calorie-dense ingredient.
Cacio e pepe is a classic Italian dish originating in Rome. It literally translates to “cheese and pepper” which describes the main ingredients in this dish. It's basically a simple version of mac and cheese and not as heavy on the cheese.
You see, in Italy, Parmesan cheese is reserved for pasta dishes with tomato-based sauces, cream sauces, and meat-based dishes. Adding Parmesan cheese to a seafood-based dish, like spaghetti with clams, is a big no-no. It's like adding ketchup to a steak or pineapple on a pizza – it just doesn't belong!