Award-winning chef. Successful restaurateur. Iron Chef judge. Social media star. Donatella Arpaia has done it all. Still her favorite thing to do is working in the kitchen, creating inspiring dishes using the freshest, most authentic ingredients—including Galbani® cheese. Explore her latest menu ideas and learn tricks of the trade from this inspirational entrepreneur.
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Galbani® Parmesan Pasta Wheel
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | Galbani Parmesan Wheel |
| ½ lb. | Fresh fettucine |
| ½ stick | Salted butter (preferably premium, European-style) |
| ½ cup | Cream (not half & half) |
| Kosher salt | |
| Freshly ground pepper | |
| ½ cup | Galbani Parmesan, grated |
| 3 tbsp. | Fresh Italian parsley, chopped |
| Red chili pepper flakes, for optional garnish | |
EQUIPMENT
Blow torch (standard large size for cooking)
METHOD
For The Parmesan Wheel
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Begin by cutting off the top rind of the Parmesan wheel, then set the rind aside.
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Using a spoon or knife, hollow out the center of the cheese wheel, leaving about ½” around the edge. The hollowed-out cheese will appear a little rough with divots.
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For a smooth appearance, use the blow torch in the hollowed-out area until it’s very hot. With an extra-large serving spoon or ladle, scrape the inside of the cheese wheel to make a smooth bowl. Continue this process until you have reached the desired bowl shape and smoothness. Leave cheese scrapings inside the cheese bowl.
For The Pasta
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Boil a pot of salted water to cook the pasta.
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Once the water is at a rapid boil, place the pasta in the water and cook until al dente.
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In a sauté pan, melt butter, then slowly add cream, and a dash of salt and pepper.
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Put the hot, cooked pasta in the hollowed-out cheese wheel. Mix until the cheese is creamy and melted onto the pasta.
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Add in cream sauce and toss with tongs.
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Add remaining grated Parmesan and a generous amount of freshly ground pepper. Continue to toss.
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Add chopped parsley. Add chili flakes, if desired. Plate and serve immediately.
Pairings
- Wine & Spirits
- Beer
- Proteins
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Nuts, Grains & Starches
- Flavors, Spices & Condiments
