On Apr 29, 12:51*pm, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:
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> George M. Middius > wrote:
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> >z z wrote:
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> >> Do italians always top pasta with sauce, or
> >> would just a simple shake of the parmesan can suffice?
>
> >Canned "parmesan" is unknown in Italy. If you want to sell parmesan
> >cheese in Italy, it has to be real parmesan (Parmigiano). The
> >dried-out, powdered imitation version in cans is an imitation of the
> >real thing.
>
> You've obviously never been to Italy... they use pre-grated hard
> cheeses of all kinds just as much as in the US if not more... so stop
> making stuff up, if you don't know STFU.
>
>
I've not been to Italy but I don't use that crap in the green can or
any can. Most any store that has a deli of some sort stocks wedges of
wrapped cheeses. Some are better than others but that's what _I_
buy and grate it as I need it. LOTS more flavor than the Kraft Krap.