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The Cheese Plate
Dear fellow food-lover,

Pasta is delicious, healthy, and easy to make! It is a common pantry staple—yet can also be quite luxurious, given its versatility.
Pasta and Cheese
Many ingredients go well with pasta, including...you guessed it, cheese! Many notable pasta dishes and iconic cheeses come from the same regions in Italy and France, so their flavors tend to complement each other beautifully. For example, Tagliatelle al Ragù Alla Bolognese is a pasta dish from Bologna, the capital of Emilia-Romagna province, which is the same place where Parmigiano Reggiano is produced. The combination of a bold red sauce, topped with rich shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano can't be beat. Learn more about cooking with traditional cheeses.
Ciliegine Marinated with Olive Oil and Basil 
Mozzarella is a pasta filata cheese. That means that once the curd is set, the cheesemaker heats it with hot water so that it can be pulled and stretched. This results in the delightful texture we know and love.

Pasta Idea: This Ciliegine size marinated option with olive oil and basil is perfect to toss on a cold pasta salad for a delicious late summer lunch. Try pairing it with this Rotini with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil recipe.
Parmigiano Reggiano
Parmigiano Reggiano's unique nutty and sharp flavor comes from the raw milk of cows who are only fed grass and hay from a particular region of Italy. It is a show-stopper grated into any pasta.
 
Pasta Idea: For a different take on bolognese, try our Lentil and Sausage Bolognese topped with buttery shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano.
Feta Lesbos PDO
Not all feta is created equally. This feta comes from the Greek island of Lesbos and is made exclusively with the milk of ewes native to the island—resulting in flavors milder than most commercial feta with creamy notes and a distinct savory after taste.

Pasta Idea: Feta and pasta go well together, as proven by the viral tiktok recipe, Baked Feta Pasta. Try it out with Feta Lesbos PDO.
#RawCheeseDay is Around the Corner!
Discover and enjoy tasty raw milk cheeses on Saturday, October 16th in honor of International Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day (aka #RawCheeseDay). Enter the contest, learn about cheeses you'll soon be dreaming about, and be a part of this annual celebration of spectacular raw milk cheeses and traditional cheesemaking. 
An Incredible Adventure for Cheese Lovers in New York's Hudson Valley
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The Cheese Plate is made possible through the generous support of Emmi Roth, Gruyère AOP, Parmigiano Reggiano, FoodMatch, Gourmet–Food, and Whole Foods Market.