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6 Easy Flavor Packed Parmesan Rind Recipe Ideas.

How do you use Parmesan in your home? Do you cut thin slices in between grating it for pasta and slip it to the kids? Or perhaps stand over the kitchen counter with a glass of red wine and proceed to rip, yes rip not slice through the fresh bread roll. Then make a wedge and slip a few slices of this delectable cheese in between.

The moment your teeth cuts through the bread, a sweet, milky, aroma fills your nose, and you could almost swear you smell notes of pineapple or something citrusy as the sides of your tongue can taste that slight tang. You’re lost in your own world, savoring that moment as you forget everything else exists. Yes, those simple moments have a way of staying with you.

But there’s more to parmesan than grating it over pasta or serving it between a spread of fresh cuts, grapes, or salads. There are a lot of exciting and delicious recipes to which you can splurge your leftover parmesan rind.

Parmesan Rind FAQ

How Do You Store Parmesan Rind?

You can freeze them in a ziplock bag, alternatively just store them in the fridge as you would any other cheese. Just make sure to keep an eye on the expiration date and check for mold before using it.

How to Use Parmesan Rind

To use the rind, leave it in block form and simply stir it into:

1. soup ingredients as they simmer and remove before you purée

2. Pasta sauces: add in the initial stages of cooking and remove right before mixing with the pasta

Recipes to Use Leftover Parmesan Rind

Here are a week’s supply of recipes to dunk your rind in:

Broccoli Soup With Spinach and Parmesan

broccoli soup with spinach in a bowl — Broccoli soup with spinach and parmesan

Broccoli soup with spinach is a healthy foodie’s next best friend. This is a quick recipe that is ready in under 30 minutes but packed with flavor from the veg and parmesan rind. Plus I also share with you 3 homemade bread ideas to go with this delicious and simple soup!

Tags: child-friendly – packed lunch – ready in under 30 minutes

Italian Meatballs

meatballs in tomato sauce with parmesan rind — Italian meatballs

Easy, tender meatballs made with only 5 simple ingredients: old bread, a splash of milk, egg, and a few sprinkles of Parmigiano Reggiano. Slow-cooked in a tomato sauce with leftover parmesan rind. Included in the post are also ideas on what you can do with the leftover meatballs, pairing ideas, and how to make the meatballs for children’s meals.

Tags: child-friendly – packed lunch

Creamy Asparagus Risotto

Creamy risotto with asparagus in a bowl — Asparagus risotto

Rich risotto simmered in vegetable broth, parmesan rind, and asparagus. Finished with a knob of butter and heap of parmesan for extra creaminess.

Tags: child-friendly – ready in under 30 minutes

Pasta with Beans

Creamy pasta with bean sauce, parmesan, and black pepper. Warm, filling, and healthy. Perfect for when the chill hits or not- who cares, dig in anyway! Let me show you how you can make this simple recipe up to a day in advance and reduce the stress of hosting and weekly meal planning.

Tags: child-friendly – packed lunch – ready in under 30 minutes

Pasta with Potatoes

Who knew potatoes could star in a pasta dish! Pasta with potatoes is a comforting and warm dish made with pasta and simmered potatoes blended to make a creamy sauce with Parmigiano Reggiano.

Tags: child-friendly

Sartu di Riso Napoletano

This recipe is yet another idea to use up your arborio rice. No, it’s not just meant for risotto and arancini but a mind-blowing sartu di riso Napoletano. Made with risotto, sweet green peas, and bolognese sauce that is layered with mozzarella.

Tags: child friendly – packed lunch

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