What other Italian cheese(s) could be substituted for parmesan in most recipes? [duplicate]

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I seem to be unable to tolerate Parmesan cheese (not the processed "parmesan-flavored" cheese, but the real Italian Parmesan) - as a topping it makes me gag, and if included in a recipe either nauseates me or gives me a stomach ache. I have no trouble with Romano, Asiago, Auribella, etc. Just the Parmesan. What cheese (or combination of cheeses) could I substitute for Parmesan in most recipes and still get a good result? thanx much!



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Pecorino Romano has a similar texture and umami, but slighly different flavor profile. It is used in many Italian dishes like Parmesan is used. You could also look for Grana Padano as a less complex substitute for Parm.




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Another Italian cheese, fresh Asiago cheese has a smooth texture and mild flavor. As it ages, it forms a harder, crystallized texture and sharp, pungent flavor. Like Parmesan, Asiago is made from unpasteurized cow's milk. It has a sharper, nuttier flavor than that of Parmesan or Romano.

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  • What Italian cheese is similar to Parmesan?

    Several common Italian cheeses that can be substituted for Parmesan are Grana Padano, Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano. To grate Parmesan cheese, run a piece of the cheese over the holes in a handheld grater or use a rotary cheese grater.

    Can you replace Parmesan with cheddar?

    Cheddar cheese is a hard English cheese, while Parmesan is a hard Italian cheese. Parmesan has a rich flavor and less aging time while Cheddar cheese is less expensive and has fewer calories....Comparison chart.Cheddar CheeseParmesan CheeseCalories per 100g3364317 more rows



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