Buy a block of Parmigiano-Reggiano and grate it yourself for the best flavor.

Instead of going for bargain-basement parmesan that comes out of a can, go for something a bit better.

Grab a block of Parmigiano-Reggiano from the cheese aisle at the grocery store and grate it yourself. It will cost you a little bit more, but the quality and taste is so much better you’ll wonder why you wasted your time with anything else.

If you can’t find Parmigiano-Reggiano at your regular grocery store and you don’t to make an extra trip to a gourmet store or cheese shop, Pecorino can work just as well.