Bacon Parmesan Biscuits, 163 and Balsamic-Soy Vinaigrette, Arugula and Pear Salad with, 789, 789–90 Basic Almost-No-Stir Risotto, 749, 754 Broiled Asparagus with Parmesan Bread Crumbs, 457, 457 Caesar Salad, 823, 823 Caesar Salad Dressing, 808, 824, 824 Cheesy Hasselback Potato Gratin, 467, 469 Chicken Parmesan, 878, 878–81, 880 Classic Baked Ziti, 746, 746, 747 Creamy Broccoli-Parmesan Soup, 213, 213–14 Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna, 737, 738–39, 740 Eggplant Parmesan Casserole, 882–85, 884, 885, 886 flavor of, and best uses for, 720–21 Kale Caesar Salad, 828, 828–29 Parmesan Croutons, 824 Tender Italian Meatballs with Rich Tomato Sauce, 536, 538–39, 538–41, 541 30-Minute Don’t-Call-It-Tuscan White Bean and Parmesan Soup, 199, 199 Traditional Lasagna Bolognese, 735, 735–36, 736 The Ultimate Creamed Spinach, 450–51, 451 Winter Greens Salad with Walnuts, Apples, and Parmesan-Anchovy Dressing, 810, 810–11 Parsley Chimichurri Sauce, 395 -Lemon Butter Seasoning, 326 and Olives, Slow-Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb with, 646 Roasted Bell Pepper and Feta Pesto with Chiles and Pepitas, 710 Salsa Verde, 396 Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Pesto with Capers, 711 Parsnips cooking techniques, 408 preparing, for soups, 189 Pasta See also Pasta Sauces baked, presoaking pasta for, 734–35 baked Mac ’n’ cheese, best cooking method, 741 best cooking methods, 674–78 boiling, experiments with, 675–77 with Caramelized Eggplant and Rich Tomato Sauce (Pasta alla Norma), 701–2, 703 Cheesy Chili Mac, 725, 725–26 Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese, 744, 744, 745 Classic Baked Ziti, 746, 746, 747 cooking al dente, 734 cooking water, adding oil to, 678 cooking water, reserving, 678 cooking water, salting, 678 cooking water, starchy, benefits of, 676–77 Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna, 737, 738–39, 740 defined, 673 dried, about, 673–74 e Fagioli, 30-Minute, 196, 196 with Extra-Garlicky Shrimp Scampi, 690, 691 fresh, about, 673 ... with Caramelized Eggplant and Rich Tomato Sauce (Pasta alla Norma), 701–2, 703 Cheesy Chili Mac, 725, 725–26 Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese, 744, 744, 745 Classic Baked Ziti, 746, 746, 747 cooking al dente, 734 cooking water, adding oil to, 678... Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Pesto with Capers, 711 Parsnips cooking techniques, 408 preparing, for soups, 189 Pasta See also Pasta Sauces baked, presoaking pasta for, 734–35 baked Mac ’n’ cheese, best cooking method, 741 best cooking methods, 674–78... Classic Baked Ziti, 746, 746, 747 cooking al dente, 734 cooking water, adding oil to, 678 cooking water, reserving, 678 cooking water, salting, 678 cooking water, starchy, benefits of, 676–77 Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna, 737, 738–39,