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10 parmesan-hugging recipes for absolutely everybody

The heart wants what the heart wants - and it's calling for parmesan.

Pumpkin tortellini with sage butter

Source: Alan Benson

Are you guilty of putting  on anything and everything? There are certainly worse crimes to commit, so we'll provide the ammunition with our top 10 parmesan must-haves here at HQ.
It's comfort food 101 and this  will go down a treat. Cauliflower and cheese make excellent pals in this superb béchamel - talk about nailing the brief!
Moussaka with cauliflower béchamel
Moussaka with cauliflower béchamel Source: Jo Anderson
Arguably one of the most popular salads ever, the Caesar combines bacon, cheese, bread and mayo - and this lighter rendition hits all the high notes of the classic, without compromising on flavour (there's also maple bacon thrown into this mix). And don't worry, parmesan definitely makes the cut...
Crispy kale Caesar salad with maple roasted bacon
Source: China Squirrel
The soufflé always makes a grand entrance and why not - it's a high flyer. Light but incredibly flavoursome, this calls on cheddar, Gruyère and Parmesan, along with the Dijon mustard and hint of cayenne.
Three-cheese souffle
Three-cheese souffle Source: Alan Benson
Fresh egg pasta filled with roasted pumpkin and parmesan before being coated in a rich burnt butter and sage sauce - you'll be knockin' this one back with extra shavings of parmesan, that we promise you! Get .
Pumpkin tortellini with sage butter
Source: Alan Benson
Turn that risotto fear into a weekly staple, with this rich and super-easy . It's ready in 30 minutes? Now we're talking!
Mushroom and silverbeet risotto
Source: China Squirrel
The parmesan adds a wonderfully savoury edge to the coleslaw and the walnut crumb coating. Track down good-quality meat for schnitzel and you'll be in juicy heaven in no time.
Walnut and parmesan crumbed schnitzel with red coleslaw
Walnut and parmesan crumbed schnitzel with red coleslaw Source: Benito Martin
Cooked in a smoky tomato sauce, are made with lamb, beef, haloumi and grated parmesan, which hit all the right salty, rich and cheesy notes.
Lamb and haloumi meatballs
Lamb and haloumi meatballs Source: Bondi Harvest
A rich, indulgent dish that combines creamy polenta with crispy egg whites and runny yolks. There’s also a crisp salty touch from the capers, a hint of herbaceousness from the sage, and plenty of parmesan to keep you entertained. Get it .
Soft polenta with sage and fried eggs
Source: Benito Martin
With a touch of parmesan, here's a perfect for sharing. Sunday morning breakfasts will never be the same again.
Potato rosti
Potato rosti Source: Bondi Harvest
Juicy cobs of corn get a little more exciting thanks to Shane Delia's crispy cheese crumb and fresh (pine nut-less) pesto - this is an easy win for parmesan and corn and you'll want every night.
Pesto corn on the cob
Pesto corn on the cob Source: Shane Delia's Recipe For Life
Shortcrust pastry, when you have a good recipe, is one of the simplest and quickest pastries to make and our resident baker, Anneka Manning, gives us lots of tips to pastry perfection as well as a that is perfect for savoury tarts and pies.
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Published 19 July 2021 9:34am
Updated 19 July 2021 9:58am
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