Parmesan cream is an all-purpose sauce, ideal for countless dishes, not just pasta! We often give in to the temptation to buy it ready-made, fearing that it is a long and complex recipe. However, if we know the tricks for its preparation and choose high-quality Parmigiano Reggiano, we will discover that the homemade Parmesan cream recipe is easier than expected and, above all, delicious.
Parmesan Cream Recipe
Ingredients for 8 people:
- 150 g fresh whole milk
- 150 g fresh cream
- 150 g Parmigiano Reggiano PDO 36 months
- Salt to taste
- Nutmeg to taste
To prepare the Parmigiano Reggiano cream, heat the milk and cream together in a saucepan. Keep the flame moderate. Start adding the grated Parmigiano Reggiano little by little, stirring continuously with a whisk.
Continue stirring over low heat until all the Parmigiano Reggiano is incorporated.
The result should be a sauce with a consistency similar to custard. Season with a pinch of salt and nutmeg.
Uses for Parmesan Cream
Parmesan cream for seasoning first courses
Fresh pasta from Emilia Romagna is often associated with broth, either capon or beef, but this is not the only option. Especially when the season is not ideal for a warm and rich broth, Parmigiano Reggiano cream can be a great solution. This sauce is in fact perfect for seasoning:
- Tortellini
- Passatelli
- Gnocchi
- Tortelli
Parmesan cream as an ingredient for appetizers and a sauce for main courses
However, Parmesan cream is not only used to season fresh egg pasta dishes. It is also an ideal sauce for other preparations, from appetizers to main courses.
It can complete a potato and porcini mushroom flan, accompany a beef fillet, or even complement fried meatballs. It is a very versatile sauce that can be easily used in many preparations.
How to store Parmesan cream
You can store Parmesan cream in the fridge for up to 3 days, making sure to cover it with cling film or place it in an airtight container.
At this point, all you have to do is buy 36-month Parmigiano Reggiano (or another aging period if you prefer) and experiment with the Parmesan cream recipe!
