The Pasta Queen, Nadia Caterina Munno, knows pasta inside and out, and the includes all of the sauces and toppings, like the indispensable Parmigiano Reggiano.
This rule doesn't apply to parmesan makers, and some use non-animal derived rennet, making their cheese fully vegetarian. Though you can theoretically substitute Parmigiano Reggiano with parmesan ...
Its Italian name, in fact, Parmigiano Reggiano, means 'from the cities of Parma and Reggio Emilia.' We visited a dairy in Parma, Italy to find out how the cheese is made and why it is so expensive.
Buy fresh parmesan where possible; the taste is far superior to pre-packed cheese – and avoid ready-grated cheese at all costs. Because Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is not made with vegetarian ...