Italian cheese, like Italian wine, is complex. There are countless varieties that hail from every region of the country, each with its own distinct personality that stems from how and where it is produced. But the quality that all Italian cheeses share is simple: they are delicious.

And of course, marry Italian cheese with Barilla pasta: the combinations are endless. Try a recipe search for a pasta meal starring your favorite Italian cheese, or these favorites:

Barilla PLUS® Spaghetti with Basil Flavored Vegetables and Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese (Spaghetti Barilla PLUS con Verdure Profumate al Basilica e Salsa al Parmigiano)

Gemelli with Tuscan Pecorino Cheese and Aromatic Herbs (Gemelli con Pecorino Dolce ed Erbe Aromatiche)

Lasagne with Asparagus and Mushroom Sauce (Lasagne con Asparagi e Salsa di Funghi)

Penne with Broccoli and Ricotta Cheese (Penne con Broccoli e Ricotta)

Learn about the world's favorite Italian cheeses and boost your family's enjoyment of la cucina Italiana.
Warm up family and friends with these authentic Italian meals of the season.
  • Autumn Lasagne
  • Baked Barilla PLUS Elbows with Ground Turkey
  • Baked Barilla PLUS Penne with Porcini Mushroom Sauce and Mozzarella
  • Butternut Squash Lasagne
  • Campanelle with Spicy Pepper Sauce and Cauliflower
  • Chick Pea and Cannellini Soup with Sage and Ditalini
  • Fettuccine Rigate with Prosciutto and Carmelized Onions


    • From setting the table to drying dishes, Italian families share in the preparation of meals - and wonderful traditions and recipes get passed on from one generation to the next.
    Preparing meals as a family also is a great way to catch up on the day's events and what everyone is doing. Get meals and ideas to get your whole family cooking up your next Italian meal.
    		 

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    Cheeses produced in Italy are available everywhere throughout the United States. Many of the most popular varieties also are produced in America, in varying quality. To find the perfect Italian cheese to suit your meal - and preserve its mouthwatering flavor - follow these tips:


  • Find a reliable source of imported Italian cheeses, like a specialty market or gourmet grocery store, or visit Academia Barilla's online store .
  • Choose cheese like you choose wine: check the label for its name, country of origin, region of production , type of milk used, and fat content.
  • Wrap soft cheeses in waxed paper, then plastic wrap.
  • Hard cheeses like Parmagiano-Reggiano , wrapped in aluminum foil, can last for weeks.
  • The flavors and aromas of cheeses can change in a refrigerator - read this month's feature story for more tips on storing cheese.
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